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2008 Kia Sorento Lights Problems

Lights complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2008 Kia Sorento has 8 NHTSA lights complaints and 1 lights-related recall.

Problem Areas for the 2008 Kia Sorento

Airbags
61
Other
27
Electrical
24
Speed Control
22
Powertrain
21
Engine
17
Brakes
14
Lights
8
Suspension
6
Steering
5
Tires
4

8

Complaints

1

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026

Lights Recalls

13V114000

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH

Kia Motors Corporation (Kia) is recalling certain model year 2007-2010 Rondo, model year 2007-2011 Sedona, Sorento and Sportage, model year 2010-2011 ...

All Lights Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Sep 28, 2022EXTERIOR LIGHTING,SERVICE BRAKESThe contact owns a 2008 Kia Sorento. The contact stated upon reversing out of his garage, the brake ...
Aug 1, 2020EXTERIOR LIGHTING,AIR BAGSDRIVER SIDE AIRBAG LIGHT REMAINS ON, PASSENGER SIDE SEEMS OPERATIONAL. IN MOTION ON HIGHWAY, DURING ...
Jan 16, 2018EXTERIOR LIGHTING,SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINETHE STARTER BURNED OUT AND THE STARTER RELAY IS STICKING. IT STARTED STICKING AND MAKING FUNNY NOISE...
Nov 1, 2015EXTERIOR LIGHTINGI HAVE HAD TO REPLACE LOW BEAM HEADLIGHT BULBS AT LEAST 3 TIMES IN THE 3 YEARS I HAVE OWNED MY CAR. ...
Mar 18, 2015EXTERIOR LIGHTING,SERVICE BRAKESTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 KIA SORENTO. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED...
Nov 18, 2014EXTERIOR LIGHTINGDIM LIGHTS BOTH QUIT AT THE SAME TIME IN EARLY MORNING (DARK) DRIVING. *TR
Jun 6, 2010EXTERIOR LIGHTING,SEAT BELTS,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)ESC OFF LIGHT COMES ON, SUDDEN LOSS OF ACCELERATION, HEAD LIGHTS CONSTANTLY NEEDING TO BE CHANGED. M...
Dec 27, 2008EXTERIOR LIGHTINGFROM THE FIRST DAY I PURCHASED MY VEHICLE, I'VE NOTICED A PROBLEM WITH THE HEADLIGHTS VISIBILITY. WH...

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