2007 Kia Sorento Exterior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 12about this part
- Share
- 8%of 154 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 98,432miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 12 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 2007 Kia Sorento, 8% of the 154 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 98,432 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 2 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
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.
“I have replaced appro. 15 low beam bulbs and fuses in the past 3 months. They don't last very long and when I called the dealer they told me tobring it in but I would have to pay all costs. I have read many complaints on this vehicle after googling it.I was driving down a dark road at 10:30 p.m. One time when this happened. That could have caused a wreck.”
NHTSA complaint #10523432, filed 2013-07, 92,000 miles“Esc and check engine light illuminated. Took vehicle to dealer for repairs. Dealer service dept stated that brake light switch was at fault, but that it had been previously replaced in mar 2010 under a recall campaign. After replacing switch this time, dealer service adviser stated that switch appeared to be original, but that I would still have to pay for parts and labor ($129.86). I paid but protested. I have serious doubts that brake light switch was replaced in mar 2010 as dealer stated, since the recently replaced switch appeared to be original equipment. …”
NHTSA complaint #10629465, filed 2014-08, 98,432 miles“Beginning in early august 2014, the ESC and check engine light would illuminate while driving down the road. The vehicle accelerator stops working and the vehicle goes into limp mode. We are unable to get more than 40 MPH out of it and on several occasions, nearly caused an accident when other vehicles would come up from behind very suddenly. We were fortunate that we were in an area where we could get off the road quickly. Once we have come to a stop, if we turn the engine off and restart, the lights reset themselves and the vehicle functions normally until the next time it happens. …”
NHTSA complaint #10630884, filed 2014-09, 130,000 miles“Takata recall: vehicle is unstable when driving, it jumps when on motion. When driving in the night the head lights goes on and off, rear wiper is working non stop even when the car is off. This electric system dysfunction also affects the radio system.”
NHTSA complaint #11150806, filed 2018-11, 110,000 miles“Service brake hydraulic switches brake light, exterior lighting brake light switch, air bag frontal sensor/control module. No brake light when brake is press, cruise ontrol, ESC light, air bag and gear shift will not move from park.”
NHTSA complaint #11152949, filed 2018-11, 133,258 milesRelated recalls
- 13V114000Apr 1, 2013Kia Motors Corporation (Kia) is recalling certain model year 2007-2010 Rondo, model year 2007-2011 Sedona, Sorento and Sportage, model year 2010-2011 Soul…Covers: Kia Sorento 2007–2011, Sedona 2007–2011, Sportage 2007–2011 +6 more
- 09V130000Apr 17, 2009Huyndai-kia is recalling 139,844 my 2006-2007- sedona, sportage, sorento and my rondo and amanti vehicles. The stop lamp switch in the affected vehicles may…Covers: Kia Sorento 2006–2007, Sportage 2006–2007, Sedona 2006–2007 +2 more
Related service bulletins
- 10201529Sep 13, 2021TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: INFORMATION FOR HEADLAMP CONDENSATION AND MOISTURE - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this…
- 10026726Aug 28, 2008Kia: all models. Article provides information relating to the improved durability of bulb life for rear combination bulb; rear stop lamp/tail lamp bulb utilized on multiple kia…
Exterior lighting: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2 | 3% |
| 2024 | 2 | 5% |
| 2023 | 2 | 2% |
| 2022 | 2 | 1% |
| 2021 | 3 | 1% |
| 2020 | 5 | 4% |
| 2019 | 22 | 5% |
| 2018 | 41 | 16% |
| 2017 | 125 | 15% |
| 2016 | 67 | 5% |
| 2015 | 91 | 12% |
| 2014 | 86 | 9% |
| 2013 | 70 | 7% |
| 2012 | 60 | 7% |
| 2011 | 102 | 7% |
| 2009 | 1 | 2% |
| 2008 | 13 | 6% |
| 2007 | 12 | 8% |
| 2006 | 56 | 23% |
| 2005 | 53 | 17% |
| 2004 | 14 | 6% |
| 2003 | 16 | 5% |
Other parts of the 2007 Kia Sorento
58 complaintsBrakes
24 complaintsElectrical system
21 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
20 complaintsElectronic stability control
18 complaintsVehicle speed control
10 complaintsBody and structure
9 complaintsEngine
7 complaintsEngine cooling
6 complaintsEquipment
5 complaintsOther or unknown
4 complaintsSeat belts
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2007 Kia Sorento
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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