Consumer Complaint Detail

KIA / SORENTO / 2006

Recalls
0 Injured
Investigations
0 Death
Complaints
No Fire
Components - Details
NHTSA Complaint Number: 007100548 Incident Date: Mar, 28 2007
Consumer's City: ALBANY Consumer's State: CA
Vehicle Transmission Type: Manufacturers Name: Kia Motors America
Model Name: SORENTO Model Year: 2006
Vehicle Involved in a Crash: No Component's Description: Exterior lighting:brake lights:switch
Vehicle Involved in a Fire: No Persons Injured: 0
Vehicle's VIN#: Date added to File: May, 23 2021
Date Complaint Received: Mar, 30 2007 Complaint Type: IVOQ
Incident Reported To Police: No Purchase Date: -
Was Original Owner: No Anti-lock Brakes: No
Number of Cylinders: 0 Date of Manufacturer: -
Was Vehicle Towed: - Description of the Complaints: My sister-in-law owns a 2006 kia sorento and both rear tail lights are out and do not function, only the 3rd middle light works. i have since personally observed 4 kia sorentos in the los angeles area on the road with the left, right or both rear tail lights not functioning. i have also observed 3 kia sorentos in the sf bay area with the same problem. other kia products may also have this issue but it is a major problem/concern with the sorento. this is a safety issue and may result in an accident or injury. your action to contact the manufacturer is needed for a long term solution and/or recall. *jb