Brake Light problems of the 2013 Kia Motor Sorento

Six problems related to brake light have been reported for the 2013 Kia Motor Sorento. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2013 Kia Motor Sorento based on all problems reported for the 2013 Sorento.

1 Brake Light problem

Failure Date: 01/25/2021

My passenger side headlight keeps going out. I have replaced it almost a dozen times. Brake lights have went out twice within a year.

2 Brake Light problem

Failure Date: 07/25/2019

My 2013 kia Sorento's headlight and rear brake light continuously goes out. First the driver side headlights go out and then the passenger side follows shortly after leaving me with no light which is a huge safety hazard for my family. The last time I replaced them the driver side headlight and driver brake light went out 4 days later.

3 Brake Light problem

Failure Date: 07/23/2019

I've only had this used vehicle for one year and within that one year of having to hear sorrento I've had to change my headlights and brake lights more than three times each. I took it to my local kia dealer and showed them four different lightbulbs that were burnt on the bottom of the bulb that you put into the port. Port were not burnt just the bottom part of the lightbulb not the prong just the bottom part of the lightbulb was burnt. I asked for them to do an electrical diagnostic for me to see what was wrong and why my light bulbs kept burning on the bottom which in result made my headlights and break lights not work. (not all at the same time. I replace one then a few weeks to a month later a different one would the same. ) but all they did was charge me over $100 to replace the lightbulbs that we're not working at the time so they can have it on file which one were replaced and how long it takes for them to burn out again. Mind you these lightbulbs do not have any warranty and I did ask for them to do a diagnostic electrical diagnostic to find out what the problem was and they did not do it they said they needed to see if these ones would burn out. So basically I had to pay over $100 for some lightbulb that won't be replaced because there's no warranty on them within two weeks to a month from now even though I showed them when I had purchased the lightbulbs that was on my car already that needed to be replaced and the lightbulb before the lightbulb and that they all had the same exact markings on them. Why they would not do a diagnostic I don't know they just probably want more money.

4 Brake Light problem

Failure Date: 05/20/2019

We are having to replace low beam lights every 2 to 3 months which also lead to the passenger side low beam wiring harness to burn up and also led to burning up the brake lights , we replaced the burned wiring harness and replaced low beam lights to led lights with fans built into the lights after 2 weeks replacing led lights they also burned out. Kia really needs to look at this issue and step up and fix and replace this safety concern.

5 Brake Light problem

Failure Date: 03/10/2019

We have had to replace headlights, blinkers and brake lights way too frequently. The 1st time the wiring harness was melted on the passenger side headlight (electrical issue/possible fire hazard). The lights go out during city and well as interstate driving. Sometimes we can adjust the connector and the lights will come back on. This wouldn't be as much of an issue if it were the bulbs needing replacing, but this is faulty wiring. We have to replace brake lights 2-3 times a year. We've had to replace both turning light harnesses. Kia needs to take responsibility and have a recall on the headlight, blinker and brake light wiring. We have to replace brake lights 2-3 times a year.

6 Brake Light problem

Failure Date: 03/18/2017

Headlights and brakelights. Keep shorting out. Had inspected by mechanic. He stated that it was arcing and causing the lights to malfunction. Constant replacing of headlights and brake lights. Went to replace headlight again and the wire harness that holds the bulb was completely burned. Put electrical tape around it. Both headlights are not 100%. The remaining headlight is hit or miss operationally. Driving home on the highway, when I realized that my headlights weren't working. Had to use hibeams for the rest of the trip.


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