Issue ID | 1668156 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11329595 |
Manufacurer | Kia Motors America |
Brand | KIA |
Model | SORENTO |
Model Year | 2017 |
File date | 01/06/18 |
Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2017 kia sorento. The contact stated that while driving with the auto headlight function activated, the headlights became inoperable. The contact stated that the headlights independently activated on several occasions which caused the battery to drain while the vehicle was turned off. Air port kia (3325 westview dr, naples, fl 34104, (239)732-8910) was contacted however, the dealer was unable to determine the cause of the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 34,000. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 34000 |
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Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | NAPLES, FL |
VIN pattern | 5XYPK4A50HGXXXXXX |
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 |
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Date of purchase | 19/03/25 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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