2017 Kia Sorento lights problems

Filed Nov 2, 2026 · Electrical, Engine · CA

1. Headlight Failure (Recall Malfunction): Last year, my headlights began intermittently shutting completely off while driving at night, creating an immediate visibility hazard. Kia of Palmdale performed the designated recall repair, but the dangerous defect remains. The headlights still shut off unexpectedly while the vehicle is in motion. 2. Shift Lock Failure: In May 2024, just two months after purchasing the vehicle, the shift lock mechanism failed completely. This intermittently prevented the vehicle from shifting properly out of park, creating an entrapment and stalling hazard. 3. Catastrophic Engine Failure: Last week, the 3.3L V6 engine suffered a sudden, catastrophic mechanical failure while driving. This caused an immediate loss of motive power, putting me and other drivers in severe danger.

Filed Aug 2, 2026 · Lights · LA

My high beams and low beams are starting to shut off randomly while driving. They are burning out weekly and having to be replaced. 1 of my tail lights is doing the same exact thing. I replace it. It works for a couple weeks and then goes out. When the headlights shut off my dash shows that i am trying to turn my headlights from auto to another setting, which is not the case. It has happened at night multiple times and that poses a danger because i cant see the road and people cant see my car. I have not had it looked at yet. I do see multiple complaints online for multiple different kia models and years. There is no recall and i do not see a TSB. Just curious with so many issues seen online why anything has not be accomplished or a recall available.

Filed Apr 6, 2026 · Brakes, Electrical · MD

The car gets stuck and will not shift out of park. I've had to use the manual override. And when the ambulance came to my house, I could not move my car out of the way fast enough and this delayed emergency response team. I thought it was a one time fluke, but it started happening again this week (4/1/26) Every time I use the car. This cannot be safe.

Filed Dec 3, 2025 · Lights · TX

At night when I am driving, the headlight goes off. The light switch does not work on some settings. I never know when or where this dangerous situation is going to happen. Therefore, I try to avoid driving at night, as much as possible. This problem was addressed to Kia more than a year ago. They keep saying that they don't see a problem.

Filed Nov 3, 2025 · Lights · GA

My headlights come on even when the car is completely off for now reason

Filed Oct 22, 2025 · Lights · OH

When turning left, after the turn is complete and the multi function switch returns to home position, the right turn signal activates. This could lead to confusion by surrounding drivers resulting in safety concerns. At night, the headlights will randomly turn off while in auto mode while driving. Numerous times this happens and seems to be increasing in frequency. This is a serious safety concern as the visibility is limited to the driver and others on the road. Potential for a serious accident. After the vehicle is parked at the night, the exterior lights remain on all night if the headlight setting is in “auto”.

Filed Aug 17, 2025 · Electrical, Lights · TX

Headlights turn off at night when set in the auto position and turn on when the car is off

Filed Jun 8, 2025 · Lights · IN

When I drive at night with the headlights on, sometimes the headlights will all go off until I click the button a couple of times then they will come back on, and this scares me because it can cause a wreck when I can’t see

Filed Apr 3, 2025 · Lights · SC

When my head lights are on automatic, they will cut on and off on their own while driving at night! Completely off! My break lights also come and go. I have had the bulbs replaced and still have the same issue

Filed Feb 12, 2025 · Engine, Lights · 65,000 miles · TX

The contact owns a 2017 Kia Sorento. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the front and rear exterior lights shut off unexpectedly. The contact turned off the light switch and then back on and the failure was fixed. Additionally, the vehicle had experienced excessive oil consumption, and engine oil was added shortly after having an oil change performed. The vehicle also experienced harsh driving due to the oil consumption failure. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The local dealer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 65,000.