| Issue ID | 1721408 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11390853 |
| Manufacurer | Kia Motors America |
| Brand | KIA |
| Model | SORENTO |
| Model Year | 2013 |
| File date | 20/01/21 |
| Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | On dec 31 2020 i replaced both headlight bulbs due to the passenger bulb being out. On approximately jan 20th 2021, bulb was not on (driver's side was on). Pulled bulb and put it back in, making sure it was securely seated. Turned on lights, bulb came back on. The next day, noticed bulb was out again (driver's side still working). Bought a new bulb, replaced other bulb which is less than 3 weeks old. On approximately jan 30th, noticed bulb was out again (driver's side still working). Vehicle has never been in an accident, nor has the headlight assembly been replaced, only the bulb. On jan 31 i pulled existing bulb, snapped back into place, turned vehicle back on. Bulb which appeared to not be working, turned on. Pulled bulb and put in the previous bulb (bought dec 31 2020) back in, snapped in place, turned vehicle on, and bulb worked. This would seem to indicate a problem with either the headlamp assembly, or the "pigtail" for the low beam bulb. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 73000 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | LOUISVILLE, KY |
| VIN pattern | 5XYKU3A67DGXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | N |
| Was part original equipment? | |
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| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Vehicle speed | 0 |
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