2005 KIA Sorento Exterior Lighting Problems
Owners have filed 53 complaints with NHTSA about exterior lighting problems on the 2005 KIA Sorento, 17% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 45,400 miles. The words owners use most often: “headlights taillights” (9% of reports).
- 53exterior lighting complaints
- 45,400median miles at failure
- 0mention a crash
- 0mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- 57%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Headlights taillights: mentioned in 5 of 53 complaints (9%)
- Headlight bulbs: mentioned in 5 of 53 complaints (9%)
At what mileage do exterior lighting problems happen?
Based on 38 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
None of the 53 complaints report a crash, fire or injury.
KIA Sorento exterior lighting complaints by model year
| Model year | Exterior Lighting complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Sorento | 2 | 3% | 530 |
| 2024 Sorento | 2 | 5% | — |
| 2023 Sorento | 2 | 2% | — |
| 2022 Sorento | 2 | 1% | — |
| 2021 Sorento | 3 | 1% | 55,839 |
| 2020 Sorento | 5 | 4% | — |
| 2019 Sorento | 22 | 5% | 8,500 |
| 2018 Sorento | 41 | 16% | 43,450 |
| 2017 Sorento | 125 | 16% | 37,100 |
| 2016 Sorento | 67 | 5% | 43,594 |
| 2015 Sorento | 91 | 12% | 76,000 |
| 2014 Sorento | 86 | 9% | 74,459 |
| 2013 Sorento | 70 | 7% | 94,187 |
| 2012 Sorento | 60 | 7% | 95,500 |
| 2011 Sorento | 102 | 7% | 98,000 |
| 2009 Sorento | 1 | 2% | — |
| 2008 Sorento | 13 | 6% | 72,000 |
| 2007 Sorento | 12 | 8% | 98,432 |
| 2006 Sorento | 56 | 23% | 50,000 |
| 2005 Sorento | 53 | 17% | 45,400 |
| 2004 Sorento | 14 | 6% | 55,500 |
| 2003 Sorento | 16 | 5% | 36,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists exterior lighting for the 2005 KIA Sorento. A pattern of complaints does not always lead to a recall.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
Noticed that i had a brake light out on the passenger side,replaced it with proper bulb 1157.a double filament bulb. It appears that is also the tail light? Checked light and it worked but later realized that when i pressed the brake pedal the brake light was out.the next day noticed the driver…
I purchase my 2005 kia sorrento lx new from taylor kia in toledo ohio.also purchased extra warranty for bumper to bumper.a couple months after i had purchase vehicle my headlight started going out i would take it back get it fixed come back home and another one would be out take it back come back…
The vehicle has had several electronic issues. One owner with a garage parked low mileage suv. The driver seat will not move forward. All other adjustments work fine. This issue has happened several times over the years but now seems to be a permanent problem. The interior overhead light does not…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2005 KIA Sorentos have exterior lighting problems?
No. NHTSA has 53 owner complaints about exterior lighting for the 2005 KIA Sorento (17% of the 307 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 2005 KIA Sorento exterior lighting?
No recall currently lists exterior lighting for this vehicle.
At what mileage do exterior lighting problems start?
The median reported mileage is 45,400 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about exterior lighting problems on the 2005 KIA Sorento?
The most frequent phrase is “headlights taillights”, in 5 of 53 complaints, followed by “headlight bulbs” (5).
Other 2005 KIA Sorento problems
- Engine problems (63)
See all 2005 KIA Sorento problems or exterior lighting problems across all Sorento years.