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2016 Kia Sorento lights problems
67 complaints (5% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 45,000. 1 crash reported.
- owner complaints
- 67
- of this car's complaints
- 5%
- typical mileage
- 45,000
- crashes
- 1
- recalls
- 0
Which part fails
- Headlights: bulbs2
- Headlights: switch1
- Headlights1
- Back up lights: bulbs1
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
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Kia Sorento lights problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 2016 Kia Sorento lights
Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
What 2016 Kia Sorento owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
All tail lights of suv go in an out randomly.
Lights shut off by themselves at night in auto mode in dark environments!
Not recall
I have now replaced the headlight bulbs in my 2016 KIA Sorento 6 times and it's getting worse as it gets older. I believe it is a safety issue since the last time I was out of town, traveling in the middle of the night when it went out. I had to wait until morning to find an auto parts store to buy and replace the bulb. No inspections have been done by anyone. Yes, the warning lamp comes on and stays until reset.
I am having an issue with my Kia headlights when on dim. The lights are so dim I am afraid to drive the car at night because I am scared I will hit a person, animal or object. I am replacing light bulbs frequently. Cars are flashing their lights at me (when I need to drive at night) because of the dimness. I took my car to a Kia dealer and they could not diagnosis the problem. They advised to replace the entire headlight assembly with a cost of $2,600.00. I am on Social Security and can't afford to have the repair made. I have read a lot of complaints of other Kia lighting issues. I feel a recall should be made immediately due to the seriousness of the issue.
I own a 2016 Sorento SXL AWD and this issue just started. I work evening shift and get off at 11pm. I always have the lights set to "auto", while driving home on a rural road at night and the headlights switch off on their own. I have to manually switch the lights off and back to auto for them to come back on. Potentially dangerous situation and Kia should issue a recall. Can find any recall but have done research and find it is an on going issue seems be be a multi function switch.
My left headlamp always goes off. The lights go off all the time. I changed the bulb but its Not it. It the faulty light cable connections. I replace higher lights 12000k and the left light cable never stays on. Cause the left light cable is crap and never probably done. So i bought a lemon new off the lot
while driving at night the headlights will go out. it has done so several times in the past. it is very scary when it happens on the freeway. Also the brake lights, specifically the drivers side, will stop working about every 2 weeks or so. I replace it and shortly after, it will stop working.
The contact owns a 2016 Kia Sorento. The contact stated that while driving at undisclosed speeds, the rear brake lights became inoperable on several occasions. The contact was pulled over due to the rear lights being inoperable. The contact noticed that the sockets for the bulbs had overheated. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who replaced the bulbs. The contact called the local dealer, but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted, but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 80,000.
Questions about the 2016 Kia Sorento lights
Does the 2016 Kia Sorento have lights problems?
Owners have filed 67 complaints about the lights of the 2016 Kia Sorento, 5% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 2016 Kia Sorento lights problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 45,000 miles.
Was there a recall on the 2016 Kia Sorento lights?
There is no recall for this problem on this model year.
What year does the Kia Sorento have the most lights problems?
The Kia Sorento model years with the most lights complaints are 2017 (126 complaints), 2011 (105 complaints) and 2015 (91 complaints).
Other 2016 Kia Sorento problems
Engine 722Transmission 126Body 111Electrical 107Steering 81Acceleration 62Fuel system 59Brakes 24Driver assistance 23Visibility 23Airbags 18Suspension 13Seat belts 10Seats 6Wheels 6Locks 3
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