3.8

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
32,500 miles

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problem #2

Nov 012011

Sorento 4WD 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 65,000 miles
The contact owns a 2006 Kia Sorento. The contact stated that while decelerating, the brake lights failed to illuminate. The contact also stated that the failure occurred intermittently and the brake lights erroneously illuminated when not decelerating. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and informed the contact that the vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign id number: 09V130000 (exterior lighting: Brake lights: Switch). The approximate failure mileage was 65,000 and the current mileage was 66,000. Updated 03/01/13

- Columbus , OH, USA

problem #1

Mar 292007

Sorento

  • miles
My sister-in-law owns a 2006 Kia Sorento and both rear tail lights are out and do not function, only the 3rd middle light works. I have since personally observed 4 Kia Sorentos in the los angeles area on the road with the left, right or both rear tail lights not functioning. I have also observed 3 Kia Sorentos in the sf bay area with the same problem. Other Kia products may also have this issue but it is a major problem/concern with the Sorento. This is a safety issue and may result in an accident or injury. Your action to contact the manufacturer is needed for a long term solution and/or recall.

- Albany, CA, USA