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Kia Sorento 2007  132000 miles
My dashboard lights go off when I turn on the headlights. Just did it tonight. What could it be? A fuse?
Laurie B from United States 6 years ago  
LA
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Laurie B from United States 6 years ago
I needed a new battery and a change of the brake light switch. It's working great now.
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Engine stoped

Kia Sorento 2015  71000 miles
While taking off from stop light engine started knocking. Pulled over ,no engine light on, oil ok, tried to drive home slowly as it didn’t knock going slow. Then engine quit. Towed to Kia dealer. They said it could be cause from sludge due to missing 10 oil changes. I said no they did first and last change and I have proof of oil changes and correct weight oil. A Kia mechanic at a different dealer told us there was a service recall on them. Called Kia they said it wasn’t for that engine. Waiting to see what dealer finds and if they fix it.
Victor from United States 6 years ago  
VI
2 reports 
Victor from United States 6 years ago
Kia agreed to put in new long block at kia s expense. Dealer said where some of engines were made there was metal shaving that got into engines.
tedo from United States 5 years ago
My 2013 serento done the same thing they told me the warranty was voided at
The kia store gadsden AL
Victor from United States 5 years ago
At first they told me it was only 2013-14 models. Don’t know what your mileage was at the time. We had proof of oil changes and only about 70000+ miles so we they had to cover. We found out about recalls/ service adjustments as they call them in the Kia/ Hondai engines. Know that the later also owns or has stock in Kia! Good luck if you changed oil as book says to. If so forget dealer and call California hdqts.
tedo from United States 5 years ago
It was well maintained
Eaguan from other 2 years ago
Same issue. Black smoke with knocking while drive at engine 2000rpm. Must lower to minimise the knocking or smoke
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Dashboard lights on car

Kia Sorento 2014 Engine 160155 miles
There is an ABS combined with parking brake light. I asked the technician and told me that it speed sensor which is malfunctioning,I changed speed sensors but the problem remains there
John from other a year ago  
JO
1 report 
Bruce from United States a year ago
If the warning light is still on after replacing the speed sensors, there could be a problem with the ABS system or a malfunctioning component.
Here are a few things you can try:

Check the ABS system. The ABS system is responsible for maintaining traction and stability while braking. If there is a problem with the ABS system, it could cause the warning light to come on. You can check the ABS system by having a mechanic diagnose and repair any issues that may be present.
Check the parking brake. The parking brake is responsible for keeping the vehicle stationary when it is parked. If the parking brake is not functioning properly, it could cause the warning light to come on. You can check the parking brake by releasing it and making sure it is fully disengaged.
Check the wiring and connectors. If there is a problem with the wiring or connectors in the ABS system or parking brake, it could cause the warning light to come on. Check the wiring and connectors for any loose, damaged, or corroded wires. Make sure all connections are secure and free of any visible damage.
If you are unable to identify the source of the problem or if the issue persists after checking these components, I recommend having a mechanic diagnose and repair the issue to ensure that the problem is properly addressed and the vehicle is safe to drive.
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Car wont start

Kia Sorento 2015  44000 miles
Started my car went to speedway turned it off went in came out and wint start. Have no idea whats going on lights blink but it. Shows a battery pic and and an engine light. Saying cannot find key then can find key please help
Robin from United States 7 years ago  
RO
18 reports 
Inkman66 from Canada 2 years ago
Likely a battery issue. That or your alternator is not charging
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Dashboard lights

Kia Sorento 2007  93000 miles
My dashboard lights are out. The blinker, and clock, and radio lights work until I turn my headlights on and then everything goes out.
desire05 from United States 8 years ago  
DE
10 reports 
Nik422 from United States 3 years ago
Same here. Didnt start until my dad changed out my ignition switch. He didnt notice that my headlights were on when he changed it out. Still stuck on what to do.
James007 from United States a year ago
Hi, i have a Sorento SX 2014 with same issue since yesterday, did you fix it?
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Handbrake light and battery light comes on together they

Kia Sorento 2006  64000 miles
They come on at same time for few seconds then go of repeats itself sometimes don't come on for few days then starts doing it again
Boxerdog from United Kingdom 8 years ago  
BO
10 reports 

Electrical shortage

Kia Sorento 2016 ELECTRICAL 135000 miles
When I start driving all is well. Radio is playing as per usual. Turn on heated seats and heater as it is chilly. Clean the windows to get rid of dirt from overnight. A few minutes 15 - 20 after I start moving, my heater stops and then I check I now have no headlights and no wipers. But if I turn the car off and on again the problem is fixed for awhile again. Took it to shop and tafter spending several hours they could not figure it out.
Rhonda from Canada 3 years ago  
RH
3 reports 
Sue AtoZ from New Zealand 2 years ago
Establish a relationship with an auto Lemon Law attorney just in case they don't fix the issue.
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Third brake light bulb don't work

Kia Sorento 2003 3.5  189684 miles
All other lights working properly but all the bulbs ( there are 5single bulbs inside the lens) are not working, doesn't seem like they would all go at once
Shan from United States 7 years ago  
SH
10 reports 
Tyt555 from United States 7 months ago
Same issue. All brake lights work except the high mount brake light on my 2016 kia sorento. Any advice?
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Stalling, flashing lights no computer code

Kia Sorento 2023  20000 miles
I was driving down the road and stopped at a stop light. Kia sorento stalled. All lights on dash started flashing. Messages stated to our car in drive, out car in neutral, etc. I tried to restart and each time I put the car in drive the car stalled. Towed car. Car would not unlock or turn on. Kia couldn’t even get the doors open. A few daysater the got in the car and it drove perfectly and they stated they could not find anything wrong.
MMMC from United States 3 months ago  
MM
1 report 

Headlight keeps going out

Kia Sorento 2013  159332 miles
I have a 2013 Kia Sorento. Every few weeks, the passenger side headlight goes out and needs to be replaced. I don't understand why this is happening. It's driving me crazy.
Patricia from United States 6 months ago  
PA
2 reports 

Lights,A/C, signals stop working while driving

Kia Sorento 2014  130000 miles
Sometimes this happens when I first turn on the car sometimes it happens when I'm driving. The head lights, A/C & heat, and signal lights turn off. I have to wiggle the key in the ignition for those things to turn back on. Sometimes I have to do it multiple times while driving. What can be causing this issue? Everything else works fine and car drives fine.
Msolga from United States 2 years ago  
MS
2 reports 

Brake light

Kia Sorento 2012 suv 3.5 61333 miles
When idle brake light comes on put ne battery in
bill from United States 5 years ago  
BI
1 report 

Inside lights and headlights

Kia Sorento 2008  159000 miles
This just started last night while turning headlights on. The interior lights come on too. I turn headlights off and interior lights go off. I cannot drive like this. Help!
Sarah from United States 7 years ago  
SA

No headlights but have full beam. Checked relay and fuses :(

Kia Sorento 2005 2.5 CRDI  88000 miles
Have full beam but no headlights have ordered new stalk, need to know how to replace it , thank you
charliebrown259 from United Kingdom 7 years ago  
CH
10 reports 

Passenger side low headlights

Kia Sorento 2014 SUV. LX V6 63000 miles
Passenger side low beams burn out immediately when turned on. Any one else?
Shamoo52 from United States 8 years ago  
SH
6 reports 
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