Headlights problems of the 2011 Kia Motor Sorento - part 2

The bulbs for the low beam headlights have been "burning out" at the rate of once a month. Last month, the entire assembly plugin to the bulb was melted due to "a poor contact" or short in the wiring". Unfortunately they said I need an entire headlight assembly (about a $400 part and $250 labor) as they won¿t just sell the connection plug. Frustrated I found a great mechanic who cut and spliced a new connection plug and it seems to be working. However the concern is that there is still a "short" in the wiring and will eventually do the same thing to the new plug. I have now had the same issue with the other side and am hoping that someone else has found the source of the problem. The other complaint is that this is not covered by the any warranty. There have been numerous complaints about this isse and I stillhave not seen a recall from kia. This is my 2nd kia and I am rethinking about buying another unless this issue is resolved.

Low beam headlight on passenger side went out. Repaired. One month later driver side low beam headlight went out. Repaired. Two weeks later passenger side low beam light went out. This time I examined the light, reinstalled same light, and it worked. Shortly after these incidents I stopped driving the vehicle for the summer, but it is clear that a problem exists. I doubt that the first two bulbs were actually burned out.

The contact owns a 2011 kia Sorento. The contact stated that the low beam head lights failed to illuminate and the wires around both head lights melted. The failure recurred multiple times. The vehicle was taken to a dealer for diagnostic testing. The headlights were replaced, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 80,000.

This issue is ongoing and looking at the reports on this site, needs immediate recall considering the dealerships wants to charge over 500. 00 to replace the headlight assembly. I have had my passenger low beam bulb replaced several times by the dealership. The wire connection is over heating. Now the passenger side is out. I can not afford these 1000. 00 issue that apparently is wide spread. Kia needs to do the right thing and recall this ASAP. I am only driving during the day. Immediate attention is needed.

Low beam headlights keep burning out. It in started Aug of 2014. Frist one headlight than a month later the other side would go out. Changing the bulb seamed to fix the problem. Then the left headlight would turn off and than back on while driving. Then left light quit working all together six months ago. Right side bulb burns out every two month. Today no lights and when I went to change the bulb on the right side, the pigtail/ light socket was half melted. This seams to be a on going problem with this car. There is five other complaints on the safercar. Gov site about this. This needs to be recalled and fixed before someone loses thier light at night and are hurt.

While driving at night on a county road, loud clicking noise came from dashboard, seat belt warning light flashed on and off, and headlights flashed off all at the same time. Headlights remained off for 1-2 seconds, came back on, and went off again, and on again. This has happened at least a dozen times since then while driving at night, and also a few times during the daytime (I hear the clicking and see the seat belt indicator light). Mechanics at kia dealership said they "could not duplicate" and made no attempt to correct the problem. This happens more often when driving at highway speed (60-70 mph). It has also happened twice after stopping the car and shutting off the ignition. It is a serious safety concern and makes me afraid to drive at night!.

My low beam headlights keep blowing out, my rear wind shield wiper doesn't lay on the glass. Therefore, it doesn't clean well, the seatbelt in the middle row keeps falling in the seat crack making it hard to get out and buckle up. My rear kia symbol is chipping paint.

Vehicle has had repeated head light issues since purchase. Last visit to the dealer they are recommending changing out headlight assembly at an excessive cost. In researching this issue it seems that many consumers are having the same issue and needs to be recalled to fix.

From about a couple of months after I purchased the vehicle, I have had continuous headlight issues. It started with my driver's side headlight, so I replaced the bulb. Within 2 weeks my passenger light went out, so I replace that bulb as well. Since then the headlights have gone out 5 times on the driver's side and 4 times on the passenger side. I have replaced bulbs, wiring harnesses, and complete headlight assemblies. As of right now, I am without dim lights. I am forced to drive around with my bright lights on. I have received multiple warning citations for driving around with my bright lights on. After speaking with my mechanic today he warned me that the headlight wiring harnesses are completely burned through. With small children, I am constantly worried and afraid of a fire. I have spoken with kia multiple times and they aren't willing to do anything to help alleviate the problem.

I experienced repeated headlamps bulbs burning out. I found the site repairpal. Com and reported the problem. I no longer own this vehicle due to the issue, but receive alerts from repair pal when others report the problem. It continues -- I still receive alerts. I am glad I found this means to report the problem. Please investigate. It is a safety issue because you never know when it will happen. I was stopped by the police once and given a warning. The following is what I wrote on repairpal. Com. . Read more...

The dashboard gages are lighed all the time in my vehicle. This creates a safety problem as dusk approaches. Because the dashboard lights are clearly visible at all times there is no clear visual cue to turn on the head lights. In my opinion the simple fix is to design the dashboard gages so they are visible during the day with out, or with minimal, lighting so that as daylight wanes the dash becomes more difficult to see thereby providing the driver with a visual que to turn on the vehicle's lights. I have noticed other vehicle makes being operated with the headlights off but the dashboard well illuminated (while being passed on the highway) in low light conditions.