2013 Kia Sorento Exterior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 70about this part
- Share
- 7%of 983 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 94,186miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 70 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 2013 Kia Sorento, 7% of the 983 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 94,186 miles. 3 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“My 2013 Kia Sorento's headlight and rear brake light continuously goes out. First the driver side headlights go out and then the passenger side follows shortly after leaving me with no light which is a huge safety hazard for my family. The last time I replaced them the driver side headlight and driver brake light went out 4 days later.”
NHTSA complaint #11235088, filed 2019-07, 105,000 miles“My headlamps have gone out unexpectedly several times causing a safety issue. When I attempted to replace what I believed to be a blown bulb I find the bulb is fine and the socket or harness does not keep a good connection. The bulb will come on and off with vibration. I had the wiring and/or harness replaced multiple times.”
NHTSA complaint #11265575, filed 2019-10, 85,000 miles“My headlamps have gone out unexpectedly several times causing a safety issue. When I attempted to replace what I believed to be a blown bulb I find the bulb is fine and the socket or harness does not keep a good connection. The bulb will come on and off with vibration. I had the wiring and/or harness replaced multiple times.”
NHTSA complaint #11265577, filed 2019-10, 100,000 miles“My headlamps have gone out unexpectedly several times causing a safety issue. When I attempted to replace what I believed to be a blown bulb I find the bulb is fine and the socket or harness does not keep a good connection. The bulb will come on and off with vibration. I had the wiring and/or harness replaced multiple times.”
NHTSA complaint #11265579, filed 2019-10, 117,000 miles“My Kia Sorento 2013 headlights keep simultaneously going out. I keep having to replace the bulbs and the plastic is always melted. Per my research, there is no recall or no real way to fix it. I was told I need to replace the assembly, which isn't the problem because it is the wiring and I've even read that people keep having to replace the assembly. I cannot afford that and I'm unhappy about it.”
NHTSA complaint #11365395, filed 2020-10, 90,000 milesRelated 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…
- 10160758May 13, 2019TSB: HALOGEN LOW BEAM BULB CONNECTOR REPLACEMENT - This bulletin provides the procedure to replace the halogen low beam bulb connector on some 2011 - 2013MY Sorento (XMa)…
- 10159260Apr 22, 2019Request for reimbursement form - wty012 ã¢ââ 2011-2013 my sorento headlamp low beam connector wiring harness new vehicle limited warranty extension
- 10159258Apr 22, 2019Dear Kia Sorento Owner - Kia Motors America, Inc. takes pride in providing you with high quality and dependable vehicles. In order to maintain these standards, Kia is extending…
- 10159244Apr 19, 2019TSB: HALOGEN LOW BEAM BULB CONNECTOR REPLACEMENT - This bulletin provides the procedure to replace the halogen low beam bulb connector on some 2011 - 2013MY Sorento (XMa)…
- 10159259Apr 18, 2019Q & a - 2011-2013 my sorento headlamp low beam connector new vehicle limited warranty extension
- 10159257Apr 18, 2019Attention: All Kia Parts & Service Managers - Kia Motors America, Inc. is extending the New Vehicle Limited Warranty coverage to all owners of the 2011-2013 MY Kia Sorento…
- 10159256Apr 18, 2019Attention: All Dealer Principals - Kia Motors America, Inc. is extending the New Vehicle Limited Warranty coverage to all owners of the 2011-2013 MY Kia Sorento vehicles…
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 2013 Kia Sorento
498 complaintsElectrical system
116 complaintsBody and structure
91 complaintsOther or unknown
90 complaintsBrakes
88 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
69 complaintsAir bags
60 complaintsFuel system
38 complaintsSeats
33 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
31 complaintsVehicle speed control
25 complaintsSteering
22 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2013 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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