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2016 Kia sorento Lights Problems

Lights complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2016 Kia sorento has 45 NHTSA lights complaints and 0 lights-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2016 Kia sorento

Engine
538
Other
144
Powertrain
116
Structure
99
Electrical
80
Steering
78
Speed Control
47
Lights
45
Airbags
13
Visibility
13
Brakes
10
Suspension
10
Wheels
6
Seat Belts
6
Fuel System
3
Latches & Locks
3

45

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

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

All Lights Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Aug 14, 2025EXTERIOR LIGHTINGLights shut off by themselves at night in auto mode in dark environments!
Jul 26, 2025EXTERIOR LIGHTINGNot recall
Jul 4, 2025EXTERIOR LIGHTINGI have now replaced the headlight bulbs in my 2016 KIA Sorento 6 times and it's getting worse as it ...
Aug 9, 2024EXTERIOR LIGHTINGI own a 2016 Sorento SXL AWD and this issue just started. I work evening shift and get off at 11pm....
Jul 23, 2024EXTERIOR LIGHTINGwhile driving at night the headlights will go out. it has done so several times in the past. it is v...
Feb 27, 2024EXTERIOR LIGHTINGWhile driving the auto lights shut off and I must turn on lights. This has happened a few times
Aug 27, 2023EXTERIOR LIGHTINGAt various times the headlights shut off while in "auto" mode. Since it is "auto" mode it is always ...
Aug 9, 2023EXTERIOR LIGHTING"Auto" mode on headlights sometimes causes the headlights to turn off while in use in dark condition...
Jul 9, 2023EXTERIOR LIGHTINGWhen driving at night with the light switch in auto position, headlight will turn off. Sometimes, tu...
Nov 30, 2022EXTERIOR LIGHTINGWhen lights are turned to automatic setting they often turn on during daylight or off at night. They...
Oct 17, 2022EXTERIOR LIGHTING,VISIBILITY/WIPERThere was an instance where I was driving in heavy rain and the windshield wipers just stopped worki...
Oct 9, 2022EXTERIOR LIGHTINGDrive side brake light keeps burning out, even after several replacements. The bulb becomes black ea...
Sep 17, 2022EXTERIOR LIGHTINGThis has been an ongoing issue, headlights set in automatic mode will turn off at night with no warn...
Jun 7, 2022EXTERIOR LIGHTINGMy headlights go completely out, pitch black, going over 50mph, several times now. I have turned the...
Jan 31, 2022EXTERIOR LIGHTINGOccasionally when using the left turn signal the Right turn signal will turn on after turning left. ...
Nov 26, 2021EXTERIOR LIGHTING,VISIBILITY/WIPER,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE1. ABS SYSTEM- ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM SENSORS GOES OUT AND NOT WORKING CORRECTLY READING WHICH CRE...
Aug 21, 2021EXTERIOR LIGHTINGWhile driving down the road both headlights just turn off. I can turn the light switch off and on ...
Jul 26, 2021EXTERIOR LIGHTINGThe contact owns a 2016 Kia Sorento. The contact stated while his wife was driving approximately 40 ...
Dec 30, 2020EXTERIOR LIGHTINGDRIVERS SIDE REAR RUNNING LIGHTS DON'T WORK. NO POWER GOING TO THE BULBS (BULBS ARE GOOD). EXCEPT ...
Dec 12, 2020EXTERIOR LIGHTINGWITH THE HEADLIGHTS ARE IN THE AUTO POSITION, WHILE IN MOTION, THE HEADLIGHTS RANDOMLY TURN OFF WHEN...

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