NHTSA Complaint #11162142 — 2017 KIA SORENTO ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11162142
Vehicle	2017 KIA SORENTO
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Date of Incident	November 24, 2016
Date Filed	December 18, 2018
Mileage	500 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	VA

Consumer Description

THE CAR WILL BE OFF AND LOCKED AND ALL THE LIGHTS WILL PERIODICALLY COME ON. THIS HAS HAPPENED ABOUT 15TIMES IN THE 2YRS WE HAVE OWNED IT. THE DEALERSHIP HAS BEEN INFORMED. WE WERE TOLD THE KIA'S ON THE LOT DO THE SAME THING AND THEY DON'T KNOW WHY????

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