2006 Kia Sorento Interior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 1%of 242 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 74,300miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the interior lighting of the 2006 Kia Sorento, 1% of the 242 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 74,300 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“When I turn on my headlights, my interior lights stay on and will not turn off. I have had to take out the fuse to fix this problem with my interior lights staying on. It happened suddenly and I cannot seem to get it resolved.”
NHTSA complaint #10401067, filed 2011-05, 98,601 miles“I have a 2006 Kia Sorento. I have had to replace the battery twice (so including the original it has gone through 3 batteries since 06), I have had (and continue) to replace the bulbs in the headlights and brake lights. The dome light has ceased to work as well. I have been made aware that I am not alone in this problem but Kia is not interested in doing anything about it. This is a safety issue. This last time, I drove to my destination and all was well, then when I came out to drive home..poof, the driver low beam was out. Any help will be appreciated.”
NHTSA complaint #10395268, filed 2011-04Interior lighting: other model years
Other parts of the 2006 Kia Sorento
67 complaintsExterior lighting
56 complaintsElectrical system
53 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
35 complaintsSteering
33 complaintsBrakes
26 complaintsAir bags
19 complaintsEngine cooling
19 complaintsFuel system
12 complaintsSuspension
10 complaintsOther or unknown
9 complaintsVehicle speed control
8 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2006 Kia Sorento
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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