NHTSA Complaint #11678060 — 2018 KIA SORENTO

EXTERIOR LIGHTING issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11678060
Vehicle	2018 KIA SORENTO
Component	EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Date of Incident	August 2, 2025
Date Filed	August 3, 2025
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	TX

Consumer Description

The headlights will randomly turn off while driving, mostly when turning on the right blinker. This has been happening a few times a month since I got the vehicle in 2017. More recently, the bottom brake lights and running lights have been shorting out.

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