NHTSA Complaint #11484422 — 2017 KIA SORENTO ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11484422
Vehicle	2017 KIA SORENTO
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Date of Incident	September 9, 2022
Date Filed	September 14, 2022
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	CT

Consumer Description

While in Auto Lights mode, the headlights will randomly turn off while driving. Also, while in auto mode, while the car is parked the lights will randomly turn on- causing the battery to die within a few days of the car not being used. It appears to be the Auto lights mode that causes the problem. This is extremely dangerous to this car and other cars on the road, for obvious reasons. Issue has been noted to Kia dealer 2-3 times over the last 2 years. They are not able to replicate the issue. No errors in the computer.

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