Vehicle Safety Hub
RecallsVIN LookupZero Recalls

Vehicle Safety Hub

Free vehicle safety data powered by NHTSA government records. Recalls, complaints, and reliability information for every car, truck, and SUV.

Browse by Make

  • Toyota
  • Honda
  • Ford
  • Chevrolet
  • Nissan
  • Hyundai
  • Kia
  • BMW
  • Mercedes-Benz
  • Subaru

Tools

  • VIN Lookup
  • Recent Recalls
  • Compare Vehicles
  • Zero-Recall Vehicles

About

  • About
  • Methodology
  • Data Sources
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms of Service

© 2026 Vehicle Safety Hub. Not affiliated with NHTSA or any government agency.

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

  1. Home
  2. >Kia
  3. >Sorento
  4. >2013
  5. >Lights

2013 Kia Sorento Lights Problems

Lights complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2013 Kia Sorento has 42 NHTSA lights complaints and 0 lights-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2013 Kia Sorento

Engine
380
Electrical
101
Structure
79
Other
76
Brakes
66
Powertrain
61
Airbags
55
Lights
42
Visibility
28
Seats
24
Steering
22
Speed Control
14
Tires
6
Suspension
6
Seat Belts
6
Fuel System
3

42

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 10, 2026

All Lights Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Oct 20, 2023EXTERIOR LIGHTING2022-09-22 I took my 2013 Kia Sorento for both low beam lights out to Ed Voyles Kia Service - 2145 ...
Jun 28, 2022EXTERIOR LIGHTINGPassenger Headlight connector has melted - dealership refuses to repair without replacing entire hea...
Apr 30, 2022EXTERIOR LIGHTINGThe contact owns a 2013 Kia Sorento. The contact stated that after starting the vehicle, the front d...
Oct 9, 2021EXTERIOR LIGHTINGWhile driving I my head lights will automatically turn off and takes a while to come back on or may ...
Oct 1, 2021EXTERIOR LIGHTING,SERVICE BRAKESBrake/taillight on driver side keeps burning out, not as quick as the headlight on the driver side d...
Sep 29, 2021EXTERIOR LIGHTING- I have replaced the passenger head light bulb several times, starting summer or 2019, early 2020, ...
Aug 9, 2021EXTERIOR LIGHTING,STRUCTURE,ENGINEPaint peeling and chipping off my car and my insurance stated they will not cover a Manufacture defe...
Aug 2, 2021EXTERIOR LIGHTINGSince august 2021 passenger side headlight bulb has been replaced 3 times and has blown again only t...
Jul 3, 2021EXTERIOR LIGHTINGDriver side headlight keeps burning out within 24 hours of being replaced. It has happened 6 times i...
May 5, 2021EXTERIOR LIGHTINGVehicle’s headlights keep burning out, right after replacing them. The headlight wires and bulb conn...
Feb 6, 2021EXTERIOR LIGHTINGWAS DRIVING HOME ON ICY SNOW COVERED ROADS WITH THREE CHILDREN IN MY VEHICLE WHEN ALL OF A SUDDEN MY...
Jan 25, 2021EXTERIOR LIGHTINGMY PASSENGER SIDE HEADLIGHT KEEPS GOING OUT. I HAVE REPLACED IT ALMOST A DOZEN TIMES. BRAKE LIGHTS H...
Jan 20, 2021EXTERIOR LIGHTINGON DEC 31 2020 I REPLACED BOTH HEADLIGHT BULBS DUE TO THE PASSENGER BULB BEING OUT. ON APPROXIMATELY...
Nov 14, 2020EXTERIOR LIGHTINGDRIVER SIDE HEADLAMP WENT OUT. WENT TO REPLACE AND SAW CONNECTOR FOR FOR BULTB MELTED/BROKEN. READ...
Oct 20, 2020EXTERIOR LIGHTINGI HAVE HAD MULTIPLE OCCASIONS WHERE MY PASSENGER SIDE HEADLAMP WILL SUDDENLY STOP WORKING. I HAVE R...
Sep 12, 2020EXTERIOR LIGHTINGLEFT HEADLIGHT/TURN ASSEMBLY STOPPED WORKING WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY. SAME ASSEMBLY HAS BEEN RE...
Apr 22, 2020EXTERIOR LIGHTING,ENGINEMY 2013 KIA SORENTO IS HAVING ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS AND I ONLY HAD MY CAR FOR A YEAR MY ENGINE IS STAR...
Jan 15, 2020EXTERIOR LIGHTINGMY KIA SORENTO 2013 HEADLIGHTS KEEP SIMULTANEOUSLY GOING OUT. I KEEP HAVING TO REPLACE THE BULBS AND...
Jan 14, 2020EXTERIOR LIGHTINGHEAD LIGHT KEEP BURNING.. THE PASSENGER ONE.. LADY 3 MONTHS I HAVE CHANGED THREE TIMES THE HEAD LIGH...
Oct 16, 2019EXTERIOR LIGHTINGTHE RIGHT SIDE PASSENGER HEADLAMP CONTINUES TO BURN OUT FREQUENTLY AND THE COMPONENTS LOOK MELTED. I...

Explore More

2013 Kia Sorento Full Report→All Kia Models→