2007 Kia Sorento electrical problems

Filed Sep 17, 2020 · Brakes, Electrical · 142,864 miles · MI

I received a manufacturer recall notice about possible fires due to braking circuits in the early spring, but the dealership knew nothing about it. The car was parked outside as suggested. I received a second notice at the end of june. The SUV was serviced 7/14/20 for a recall on the braking circuit. On 8/22/20 a beautifully clear saturday, I was driving home from a neighboring community on a paved country road. I noticed that the ESC off indicator light displayed on the dashboard. I stopped to look in the manual to see if the car was driveable. I parked my car in the garage after arriving home and noticed that tail lights/brake lights remained on even with the engine turned off. Because of two prior manufacturer warnings about fire with the electrical system, I parked the car outside away from the house as recommended. I called the kia dealership at 4:30 that day and arranged with cameron to drop the SUV off on sunday. On sunday, my neighbor helped jump start my car and he fooled around under the dash to turn the brake lights off. He said to tell the dealership that the wires were warm which I did. I included a list of concerns/facts with my key in the drop off box. On monday, 8/24/20 cameron, the service agent, said that the braking circuit "was fried" . The repair cost of $2,516.07 would include the electrical circuit and all wires. The completed work order bill said that the hydraulic modul was replaced, the switch assembly, and hecu,

Filed Sep 10, 2020 · Electrical · 235,000 miles · WA · fire

While the vehicle was sitting, not running, the car began to smoke from the drivers side engine compartment and under the dash. The smoke got much worse and the heat from the source was growing. After opening the hood and disconnecting the positive terminal on the battery the smoke slowed and eventually stopped all together. Note - the car was parked and the engine was not running. Also the car was, and had been sitting since the night before and the engine was cold to the touch when the electrical fire transpired. Note: the locations that were bellowing smoke were hot to the touch and the smoke was black and gray. The inside of the cab had filled up with smoke as well and had a strange new odor that is unpleasant to say the least. Over all the car did not catch full fire and the damage is not visible to the eye. The enteral unseen damage may be significant. Note: current mileage unavailable being the battery must stay unplugged to avoid the entire car catching on fire. The only reason that the car stopped burning was because of quick and dangerous actions taken to disconnect the battery.

Filed Aug 31, 2020 · Electrical · 102,000 miles · GA · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 kia sorento. The contact stated while at idle at fast food drive thru, when he saw smoke exiting from the hood. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact was able to park at the parking lot and was able to extinguished the fire with a wet towel. A fire report was field with the fire department. The contact stated no one was injured or sought medical attention. The vehicle was not drivable. The vehicle was towed to local dealer kia atlanta south (7310 jonesboro rd, morrow, ga 30260. (770) 968-3400) where the vehicle was still being diagnosed. The VIN was associated to the federal safety agency campaign number: 20v088000 (electrical system, service brakes, hydraulic). The manufacturer had been informed of failure and stated the failure was not associated to recall associated to the VIN. The failure mileage was 102,000.

Filed Jun 15, 2020 · Brakes, Electrical · 131,000 miles · CA · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 kia sorento. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 20v088000 (electrical system, service brakes, hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated while driving 55 MPH, the vehicle decelerate. The contact stated she depressed the brake pedal however the vehicle failed to stop. The contact stated the steering wheel became difficult to turn. The contact was able to park on the side of the road. The vehicle was not drivable. The contact also stated she saw smoke exiting the hood. The contact stated a sheriff was on the scene to assist her and he opened the hood and more smoke was seen however, no flames were seen. The vehicle was towed to kia of vacaville (651 orange dr, vacaville, ca 95687; (707) 392-4623), where it was diagnosed with a cracked radiator that needs to be replaced. The dealer also informed the contact that the radiator failure was not associated to the recall. The vehicle had not been repaired as of yet. The dealer also confirmed that the part was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was approximately 131,000. Parts distribution disconnect.

Filed Apr 14, 2020 · Brakes, Driver assistance · 200,000 miles · KY

I just received a recall on my kia sorento, it says it is due to a electrical anti lock brake system. And followed by this letter my light does stay on for this part and other lights are on too do to this. I'm scared to death to drive this kia now. I think for this kind of problem, they should recall the entire vehicle. And give me a brand new kia sorrento. Because this is life or death,and this is the only vehicle I have to take care of my daughter. To school and doctor, or what ever her needs and mine are. I am a single mother on a fixed income and I'm very scared for mine and my child's life or who rides with us. So I think kia dealership should take my kia that's recalled and give me a new one for that. I travel alot everyday and I need a dependable vehicle and shouldn't have to worry about my family's safety for using my kia.

Filed Mar 20, 2019 · Airbags, Electrical · 180,000 miles · VA

Takata recall. Air bag light on dash stays on at all times and "passenger air bag on/off" indicator indicates off, even when an adult is sitting in the passenger seat. Additionally, horn won't blow at times.

Filed Nov 20, 2018 · Brakes, Electrical · 133,258 miles · GA

Service brake hydraulic switches brake light, exterior lighting brake light switch, air bag frontal sensor/control module. No brake light when brake is press, cruise ontrol, ESC light, air bag and gear shift will not move from park.

Filed Nov 11, 2018 · Driver assistance, Electrical · 110,000 miles · MA

Takata recall: vehicle is unstable when driving, it jumps when on motion. When driving in the night the head lights goes on and off, rear wiper is working non stop even when the car is off. This electric system dysfunction also affects the radio system.

Filed May 2, 2017 · Acceleration, Electrical · 120,333 miles · ME

My 07 kia sorento when trying to enter the state highway. When you push down on the accelerator pedal. The viechel state to accelerate and then all of a sudden the ESC. Light comes on and the SUV. Goes into safe limp mode. Where it will not accelerate and will not climb over 20mph. For a very long period. My family and I have been in a few situations where we were almost hit. Looking online I can see that this is far from being a isolated ordeal. And that because of the age of the viechel . I am reading where more and more people are dealing with the same issue but not going to the dealer because of the cost involved. With the number of the viechels sold there have to be quite a few that have resulted in a accident that involves bodily injury. If not god forbid even death. I just hope this reaches the desk or screen of someone who can investigate this matter. A lot better than what I am capable of doing.

Filed Apr 7, 2017 · Electrical · TX

When car is in motion even when cruise control is on going over 30 miles an hour, there will be a hesitation in forward motion. Its not a transmission jerk. Its a pause while in motion. The headlights also do the same when on. They will be on normal then go dim while in motion. We have trouble shooted and no codes come up. We believe it is an electrical issue. We have only had vehichle for 2 yrs and its done this every since we had it but its gotten worse. Wasnt as noticable when we purchased but it wasnt being driven for long distances. Now it has been drove on long trips and is very noticeable. Feels like the car will just stop/shut down in motion.