NHTSA Complaint #11538461 — 2017 KIA SORENTO ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11538461
Vehicle	2017 KIA SORENTO
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Date of Incident	August 11, 2023
Date Filed	August 14, 2023
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	OK

Consumer Description

several occasions my headlights have completely gone out. I have to toggle the blinker button to get the lights to come back on. This happened 5 times at 5 am in the morning. I have taken my vehicle into the shop several times. It is in the shop again today. They are saying it is switch that causes headlights to go out. This is dangerous to others on the road and also myself. I have read online there has been over 1300 complaints but have not seen a recall come out. Please investigate why lights are going out sporadically. I had to slam on my breaks because I cannot see in the dark. Thank God other vehicle were not on the road. Please investigate this matter as I am not the only customer that has complained.

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