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2017 Kia Sorento Lights Problems

Lights complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2017 Kia Sorento has 92 NHTSA lights complaints and 0 lights-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2017 Kia Sorento

Engine
299
Other
101
Steering
94
Lights
92
Electrical
80
Powertrain
31
Speed Control
14
Brakes
12
Structure
12
Airbags
10
Fuel System
9
Seat Belts
6
Visibility
5

92

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

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

All Lights Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Dec 2, 2025EXTERIOR LIGHTING,UNKNOWN OR OTHERAt night when I am driving, the headlight goes off. The light switch does not work on some settings...
Nov 2, 2025EXTERIOR LIGHTINGMy headlights come on even when the car is completely off for now reason
Oct 21, 2025EXTERIOR LIGHTINGWhen turning left, after the turn is complete and the multi function switch returns to home position...
Apr 30, 2025EXTERIOR LIGHTINGWhen I drive at night with the headlights on, sometimes the headlights will all go off until I click...
Oct 24, 2024EXTERIOR LIGHTINGWhen my head lights are on automatic, they will cut on and off on their own while driving at night! ...
Oct 1, 2024EXTERIOR LIGHTINGWhile I was driving at night, my headlights would turn completely off. Sometimes it would happen whe...
Sep 15, 2024EXTERIOR LIGHTINGWhen in "auto" mode for headlights, the lights occasionally turn off while driving. I have to switch...
Aug 29, 2024EXTERIOR LIGHTINGOver the past couple of months my headlight are shutting off while driving at night. They don’t come...
Aug 29, 2024EXTERIOR LIGHTINGThe stalk appears to be failing, specifically when lights set to auto. The most alarming aspect of t...
Aug 25, 2024EXTERIOR LIGHTING,INTERIOR LIGHTINGThe contact owns a 2017 Kia Sorento. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the in...
Aug 13, 2024EXTERIOR LIGHTINGMy 2017 Sorento has been having issues with the headlights for the past 6 months. I keep them on aut...
Aug 4, 2024EXTERIOR LIGHTINGWhile in auto mode my headlights turn on and off randomly. This is very dangerous at night and has h...
Aug 3, 2024EXTERIOR LIGHTINGDriving 70mph, driving lights completely shut off. I was going straight with a car in the distance n...
Jul 30, 2024EXTERIOR LIGHTING,UNKNOWN OR OTHERThe headlight setting randomly changes from “Auto” to “Off” without any operator input. This happens...
Jul 13, 2024EXTERIOR LIGHTINGThe lights go off on their own while driving. The lights go on on their own while parked and off.
Jul 1, 2024EXTERIOR LIGHTINGThe contact owns a 2017 Kia Sorento. The contact stated while driving 55 MPH at night, the headlight...
Jun 17, 2024EXTERIOR LIGHTINGWhile driving after dark with the auto lights engaged, my headlights suddenly turned off. When I tu...
Jun 10, 2024EXTERIOR LIGHTING1) The headlights will turn off while driving when the headlight switch is "automatic." 2) The head...
Jan 8, 2024EXTERIOR LIGHTINGWhen the headlights are on the "auto" setting they will sometimes turn off when driving. Speed or dr...
Jan 2, 2024EXTERIOR LIGHTINGMy headlights, when set to ‘auto’ randomly turn off. Very scary and dangerous at night! Also, illeg...

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