| Issue ID | 1712689 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11384576 |
| Manufacurer | Kia Motors America |
| Brand | KIA |
| Model | SORENTO |
| Model Year | 2016 |
| File date | 01/07/18 |
| Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:BULBS |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2016 kia sorento. The contact stated while driving at night, the headlights failed to provide adequate illumination. The contact drove to her destination using the hi-beam headlights. The vehicle was taken to bev smith kia stuart (3131 se federal hwy, stuart, fl 34994) and the contact was informed that the low-beam bulbs needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired however, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was informed of failure. The failure mileage was 49,014. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 49014 |
| Number of Occurences | |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | PORT ST. LUCIE, FL |
| VIN pattern | 5XYPG4A31GGXXXXXX |
| 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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