general problems of the 2013 Kia Motor Sorento

Some unknown the vechicle wire and cable has shortage/ electrical problems, no accident occur.

Received important safety recall on 14th November 2023, I called kia dealership and corporate office to resolve and got the answer that the remedy is not available. It’s been more than 45 days since I received a letter, I am not parking my car in my garage, or neither driving secondary to concerned of fire, risk and injury as indicated in later. I went to local kia dealership as I was instructed by the kia corporate number, they instructed me not to worry about it just a precaution, which which is contradictory and different information then I received a letter. I’m strongly filing a complaint on behalf of all the kia sorrento owners, who received this letter and afraid to drive for more than 45+ days and afraid to park inside the garage or right next to the neighbors house. Please address this issue as soon as possible as there are so many of me and they don’t know what to do next.

We were told by our auto mechanic that this vehicle needed a new electrical control module. The part has been on back-order with the local kia dealership for a couple of months. My daughter was driving the car recently when all of the lights went out, and the car would only drive forward approximately 5 miles per hour. The car began to shudder and I had my daughter pull into the nearest parking lot and park the car. The engine shut off as she entered the parking lot, the car could not be placed in any other gear except neutral, and there was a burning smell. We pushed the car into a parking spot and removed the key from the ignition. We had to put the emergency brake on to keep the car from rolling. There is a safety recall related to this specific problem, but kia states it does not have a remedy for the problem yet. What are we supposed to do?.

2022-09-22 I took my 2013 kia Sorento for both low beam lights out to ed voyles kia service - 2145 cobb parkway se, smyrna, GA 30080. Initially, the service shop only replaced the bulbs and wanted to send me on my way. I explained that I already replaced both bulbs 2 times and the low beams keep going out and changing the bulbs is not going to solve the problem. I demoed how pushing on the hood alone makes the lights flicker. Then, the service shop replaced the passenger low beam connector per kia warranty extension. They did not replace the driver low beam connector. 2023-10-20 I took my 2013 kia Sorento for driver low beam light out and airbag light on to ed voyles kia service - 2145 cobb parkway se, smyrna, GA 30080. They fixed the airbag clock assembly per kia warranty extension but although they admitted that the fix to the driver low beam connector should had been done a year prior, now the warranty expired, and they did not honor it.

Having to replace the headlight bulbs weekly. They go out without any warning until I cannot see while driving. Taillights need replacement about 30-60 days. Again without any warnings. Safety issue in my opinion. Definitely a defect from kia. Unsafe and replacing bulbs weekly is not practical. Michael chin 503-539-1799.

Passenger headlight connector has melted - dealership refuses to repair without replacing entire headlight fitting.

While driving I my head lights will automatically turn off and takes a while to come back on or may come back on a few seconds after they shut off on their own. I only notice due to it being dark outside that this was happening, due to hardly driving at night I don't know how long it's been happening until recently.

Brake/taillight on driver side keeps burning out, not as quick as the headlight on the driver side does but I have replaced the taillight on the driver side 4 times already this year.

- I have replaced the passenger head light bulb several times, starting summer or 2019, early 2020, fall 2020 and 2021. I recently learned it is not the bulb, it is the wiring connector which this time is damaged I believe by heat. The vehicle is available for inspection. - it is very dangerous driving this vehicle as a single low beam does not adequately illuminate the roadway. This is my wife's vehicle and she is legally blind in one eye. Proper/reasonable roadway lighting is essential. - I tried to purchase the wire pig tail today, was told I had to replace the entire wiring harness, several hundred dollars. I did not have the vehicle serviced. - no warning lights or error codes, the bulb just kept going out and I thought this is odd. This time, instead of just swapping the bulb, I put the "bad" bulb in the drivers side and it worked fine. That is how I determined it was the wiring connector. Closer examination confirmed this. - trying to identify a less expensive solution online, I learned that this is a well known problem, I would hate to have a vehicle fire and unsure I there is a reasonable repair option.

Headlight wiring seems to be coming loose. Replaced bulbs, no change. Lights will go out while driving on both sides. Cannot get them set back to remain on.

Paint peeling and chipping off my car and my insurance stated they will not cover a manufacture defect….

Since August 2021 passenger side headlight bulb has been replaced 3 times and has blown again only this time it has melted the headlight wiring harness.

Driver side headlight keeps burning out within 24 hours of being replaced. It has happened 6 times in a row now.

Vehicle’s headlights keep burning out, right after replacing them. The headlight wires and bulb connectors keeps melting, causing a potential for fire. I had to replace the headlight wires and connectors 4 times due to this issue. This is a major safety issue and kia needs to fix this ASAP. Thanks.

I continuously am having issues with several light bulbs going out in my vehicle. I have replaced them several times. The headlights, running lights, turning signal bulbs, brake lights, etc. Lights are obviously a very important part of driving, especially at night. I have read complaints from several other kia owners having the same issue. I am unsure of when the issues started occurring as I purchased the vehicle from the first owner in March or April 2021 and I noticed the issues within a few day of purchasing the vehicle. The vehicle does not have any other issues or warning lights. The light have yet to be inspected.

I have had multiple occasions where my passenger side headlamp will suddenly stop working. I have replaced the bulb, often the bulb is not working. I have brought it in for service and had sockets replaced and have had them check all of the wiring and grounds. I just paid to have this fixed on Friday and it is not working again three days later.

I own a 2013 kia Sorento lx fwd auto, granted I bought it used in June 2020. But every since I've owned my vehicle I've had a problem with my engine light being on, the driver side break light keeps going out and the usb and cigarette lighter keep blowing the fuses. I love my truck and I need to know how kia can help to fix these problems.

My 2013 kia Sorento is having electrical problems and I only had my car for a year my engine is starting to go car shaking and staling n cutting off on me.

Head light keep burning. . The passenger one. . Lady 3 months I have changed three times the head light.

The rear taillights keep going out and making the license plate light go out too so it making the rear of the car unviable when driving at night it's a big safety issue can replace the bulbs and then they go out again.

My headlamps have gone out unexpectedly several times causing a safety issue. When I attempted to replace what I believed to be a blown bulb I find the bulb is fine and the socket or harness does not keep a good connection. The bulb will come on and off with vibration. I had the wiring and/or harness replaced multiple times.

This car has at least 8 recalls on it now, not including past recalls. This vehicle has stopped on me without any warnings in the middle of the street while traveling with my family. The reason ot stopped was due to a malfuctioned engine that was on recall. My turning signals lights go out without warning , this has happened while on the highway. This is also due to light wiring thats on recall. Kia had me take my car to a dealership to get the malfunctioning engine fixed. The car is still doing the same thing and has list it speed while I was on the highway. I feel like it will cut off on me at any giving time. I just got another recall leter that states that there is an issue with the replacement part they put on my engine. I am a working mom with kids and depend onmy transportation to live. I am scared thattbis vehicle will stop on me and my kids on the highway or street.

Low beam head lights melt to the wiring, causing to take to the shop for repair. Car not starting, their is a short somewhere. I know 2 owners of the same make and model and the same issue/.

Headlamp wire harness melted. Left low beam headlamp bulb and connector was burnt/melted. I paid the dealership to fix this. I am concerned it is a fire hazard, and also a safety hazard if it goes out again.

There is a short in my head light on the drivers side .

While driving down the highway at night I lost both head lights. Took to dealer it was determined that they have a burnt wire harness. Spoke to kia, kia says no recall listed for my vehicle year.

The contact owns a 2013 kia Sorento. While attempting to open the rear passenger door, the door handle fractured and detached from the vehicle. The contact also stated that the front passenger side headlamp and electrical component melted. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the headlamp was repaired; however, the dealer declined to repair the door handle free of charge. The manufacturer was notified of the failures. The approximate failure mileage was 102,000.

The electrical wire to the lights burned as well as the connector the battery will not stay charged nothing is on at the time the airbag light stays on continuously the car is unsafe and needs to be changed. The doors randomly lock battery will not hold a charge and there's a short somewhere in the electrical system is it a hazard to drive.

I took t\he vehicle to a non dealer location to be inspected after having multiple issues with the headlamp assembly being faulty. Upon inspection I was notified by the mechanic on duty that the wiring assembly was actually melting , a manufacturers defect. Because this being a fire hazard he was unable to replace the bulbs for me and said he felt the vehicle was unsafe to drive because it would place myself, my family and others on the highway at risk. He proceeded to show me the problem. This problem has resulted in my having to replace the bulbs five times in the past on the drivers side and at least twice on the passenger side. The dealer had to replace the wiring assembly on the passenger side due to the same problem. Have also provided a picture of the repair note of the problem on the opposite side of the vehicle. Also providing a clip showing that according to their inspection my lights were in working order when in actuality they were not. Lastly noting several electrical issues remain in addition to having to replace the battery as it is being continually drawn from due to these issues.

Tl-the contact owns a 2013 kia Sorento. The contact stated that uvo system feature would sporadically become inoperable without warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the uvo system needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired three times however, the failure recurred. In addition, the contact stated that the interior light failed to turn off but the technician informed that the vehicle was operating as designed. The failure recurred and the dealer diagnosed that the software needed to be updated. The vehicle was repaired however, the failure recurred. Additionally, the vehicle failed to start without warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the battery was replaced however, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 12,000. Ss.