| Issue ID | 1366882 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10969185 |
| Manufacurer | Kia Motors America |
| Brand | KIA |
| Model | SPORTAGE |
| Model Year | 2017 |
| File date | 28/03/17 |
| Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | When purchased in may, 2017, the headlights had to be adjusted as they were aimed too high. The adjustment made the lights too low and with a very short "cut-off" point. It is almost impossible to see the roadway in front of the vehicle at night. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 4400 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | BOCA RATON, FL |
| VIN pattern | KNDPR3A68H7XXXXXX |
| 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 | 06/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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