Table 1 shows six common exterior lighting related problems of the 2006 Kia Motor Optima. The number one most common problem is related to the headlights (nine problems). The second most common problem is related to the tail light switch (two problems).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Headlights problems | |
| Tail Light Switch problems | |
| Turn Signal Switch problems | |
| Exterior Lighting problems | |
| Turn Signal problems | |
| Brake Light Switch problems |
Kia currently has a recall on 2006 Optimas for an air bag issue and warns consumers with this vehicle to contact kia if the air bag light comes on. In my car, the light came on on 4/1/12 and is still on. Read details...
My kia Optima 2006 has had several problems: bad oxygen sensor, an electrical short, and most recently- will not shift out of first gear. Kia says my VIN is not included in the current recall. I took the car to a kia dealer a few weeks before the gears quit shifting, but they couldn't find a Read details...
I have electrical problems. My same left turn signal burns out every month- month and a half. My head light keeps burning out at the same rate. My parking lights get stuck on even when the car is off and the switch is off. Read details...