2017 Kia Sedona: headlights failing or too dim

Filed Feb 25, 2024 · Visibility · NV

Since the same year I bought my 2017 kia Sedona L which was [XXX], from Orlando Kia North, Longwood florida; I have been having an electrical safety issue. The wipers turn on by themselves front and rear and I can't turn them off. In addition to this problem I've been having for almost 5 years now, the highbeam will also at different times do the same thing, turn on by itself. My headlights have also turned off on one or two occasions as well. In around August of 2019 I first took my vehicle in with the complaint and several times afterwards. The first 2 times they couldn't duplicate the issue so nothing was done. After that they said they found a short and replaced the clock spring then after that it was a short in the multifunction switch. Neither of these replacements have resolved the issue. I believe the owner before me had the same problem and this is the reason why they traded the vehicle and Kia never fixed the problem and just resold it as is, without notifying me of the issue. Also in this time period I started noticing water getting into the rear gate. On [XXX] the grommet was replaced, I took it back again and the washer line was replaced. Til today I still have the same problem. I gave up hope with Kia after speaking to supervisors and managers, I called their headquarters spoke with Melissa Hyatt I was given a case # which I still have on file, but all she did was redirect me back to the dealership. I also filed a complaint with you (the federal safety agency) and still have my complaint # 11337324 within my files, but didn't receive any response. I am still paying for this vehicle and would love some assistance with my safety problems that many others seem to be dealing with as I have noticed the same complaint for this same vehicle have been submitted. Look forward to hearing from someone soon. Thank you and sorry for such the long explanation. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Filed Apr 21, 2022 · Electrical · WI

I will be driving and my headlight shut off. All of my warning lights come on, I lose all power and everything electrical shuts off. I am unable to use my blinkers, my head lights don't work, my radio doesn't work, and the car once put in park, won't shift. I have taken to 3 mechanics, spent over $800 and no one can figure it out. Kia won't help and claim I need to pay and take it to the dealership. They want $100 just to look at it. I fear for me and my children. This is a serious safety issue. I have seen several complaints online of the same thing. This is an issue with this vehicle and I'm scared I will die driving down the highway when my headlights just shut off

Filed Jan 21, 2022 · Electrical · NY

We purchased this car in Dec 2020, and since that time the rear brake light bulbs have been blowing on a regular basis. Now the headlights blew as well. We took it to the Kia dealer who informed us that the bulbs are shorting due to moisture leaking in to the rear sealed beams. There is no crack and no sign of impact. This issue has been found on two other cars that friends of mine have (VIN#'s shown below), and dealer says they are seeing these on a regular basis. This is an extremely dangerous problem, as most drivers don't know that their rear bulbs are not illuminating. This issue must be addressed ASAP. KNDMB5C11H6293784; KNDMB5C17G6180615

Filed Jan 20, 2022 · Lights · IL

Driving home at night my main headlights randomly turned off while moving and went completely dark. The headlight setting was set to always on at the time of the incident. I quickly tried flipping to the auto setting and the head lights came back on. I drive 50 yards and they went back off. Fortunately I was not to far from home and kept switching back and forth to keep the lights on. I see similar complaints on the internet. Scary!

Filed Aug 16, 2021 · Lights · TN

Both low beam H7 bulbs have blown out 3 times each. I have used Basic bulbs, and more expensive bulbs and both have failed within several months. I have used gloves when installing them avoiding touching the glass each time. Bulbs seem to fit properly into socket. Called dealer and no advice as to why this reoccurs.

Filed Mar 16, 2021 · Electrical, Lights · 90,000 miles · FL

Headlamp wiring harness defective. Low beam inoperative. Happened ad I was driving on vacation. I've read several blogs about same issue with other owners. No recall has been issued. My vehicle is 4 years old.

Filed Feb 18, 2021 · Electrical, Lights · MA

I have replaced the headlamp bulbs every 3 months or less, purchasing the brightest bulb, using the recommended gel,. Also have purchased the less expensive ones.. Nothing seems to break this cycle. It is getting quite expensive .. Over $50 for 2 bulbs. Is this normal? The driver's side blows out quicker than the passenger side. Would like some help in this. Thanks

Filed Aug 27, 2020 · Electrical, Lights · 24,000 miles · OH

Tl* the contact owns a 2017 kia sedona. The contact stated that the driver's side sliding door fails to open. The door would either make a popping noise and does not open or it opens the retracts back to close. The contact stated that the passenger side sliding door began to exhibit the same issue at times. The contact took the vehicle to the dealers (kia of dayton address: 8560 troy pike, huber heights, oh 45424 phone: (937) 358-8822, matt castrucci kia address: 3013 mall park dr, dayton, oh 45459 phone: (855) 250-8987, and kia of beavercreek address: 2220 heller dr, beavercreek, oh 45434 phone: (937) 358-8793) who all have either adjusted the door and or replaced the motor for the door a total of approximately 6 times within the past 3 years. The headlights and fog lights seem to burn out and need to be replaced an excessive amount of time. The left turn signal would work intermittently, also, while the vehicle was parked in the driveway and turned off, the vehicle's driver side hazard began to flash and the horn began to sound off. The contact stated that they returned the vehicle to the dealer (kia of dayton address: 8560 troy pike, huber heights, oh 45424 phone: (937) 358-8822) who stated that because of an aftermarket hitch was attached to the electrical system, battery. The wiring harness was replaced, however, the failure persisted. The contact stated that there was a loud noise emitting from the rear of the vehicle. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer (kia of beavercreek address: 2220 heller dr, beavercreek, oh 45434 phone: (937) 358-8793) who stated that the shocks and control arm failed and replaced the rear suspension. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and opened a case regarding the matter. The approximate failure mileage was 24,000.

Filed Aug 24, 2020 · Lights · 70,000 miles · CA

While driving down the road the low beams stopped working on my 2017 kia sedona, replaced both light bulbs and they still do not work, the high beams work not the low beams.

Filed Jul 3, 2020 · Electrical · 40,000 miles · FL

Since january 2020 I have been experiencing malfunctioning electrical issues both while driving and standing still. Without me needing the use of my wipers they will turn on all by themselves while in the off position. This would be both front and rear wipers. As I try to turn them off by moving the wiper arm up and down at times the speed won't change at all or for example the highest speed level would work at the lowest speed level. As well the high beam would activate throughout different times during these occurrences. I also experienced the headlights turning off while night driving. For months as I would bring in the van to be check 3 times to be exact which I have sown video that I still have saved. First time they said since they couldn't duplicate the issue I have to bring it back, second time I pulled up with the issue occurring and they changed a module but it didn't resolve the problem about a month later they said it was the clock spring and kia changed that and till this date it happens but not as fluent as before and the wipers alone have been the issue. In the.

Filed Feb 13, 2019 · Lights · PA

My headlights have blown 3 times within the last 3 months. It was happen on both drivers and passengers side 3 tines each. So I replaced a total of 6 light bulbs.