| Issue ID | 1009509 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10542699 |
| Manufacurer | Kia Motors Corporation |
| Brand | KIA |
| Model | SORENTO |
| Model Year | 2014 |
| File date | 23/07/13 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT PANEL |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Cpsc:x1380106a. 2014 kia sorento. Consumer stated the concern is not being able to read the electroluminescent speedometer in the daylight. *ln the consumer stated it was difficult to see how fast he was going. The sunlight glare made it nearly impossible to see and it required him to take his eyes off the road for up to five seconds. |
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| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA VEHICLE OWNERS QUESTIONNAIR |
| City and State | SALISBURY, NC |
| VIN pattern | XXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | |
| 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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