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2017 KIA SPORTAGE Exterior Lighting Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	1391760
Internal NHTSA #	11005140
Manufacurer	Kia Motors America
Brand	KIA
Model	SPORTAGE
Model Year	2017
File date	17/05/17
Component	EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	Re: 2017 kia sportage ex. The rear turn signals and the back-up lights are in-conspicuously located. 16" lower than tail/brake lights and lower than license plate deems a probable traffic safety hazard. The 9" curved lenses illuminate approx 2-3 " in the rear and approx 6-7" on the side. A certain daytime hazard. Very poor engineering this probable unsafe hazard takes place every time the turn signals are applied or the vehicle is in reverse. An accident has not occurred directly or indirectly to this complaint... Yet. This complaint is ongoing since i purchased the vehicle, 5/17/2017. Please investigate and return further information. Thank you
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Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	MORRISVILLE, VT
VIN pattern	KNDPNCAC4H7XXXXXX
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	06/08/26
Was original owner?	N
Anti-lock brakes	N
Cruise control	N
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2017 KIA SPORTAGE Exterior Lighting Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2017 KIA SPORTAGE Exterior Lighting Problems, Complaints and Defects

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