One problem related to windshield has been reported for the 2006 Kia Motor Optima. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2006 Kia Motor Optima based on all problems reported for the 2006 Optima.
: the contact stated while driving various speeds on dark country roads, the headlights were adjusted too low to see beyond 30 feet ahead. The vehicle was driven to the dealer, who determined the headlights were designed that way. Updated 11/14/2006 - there is a dark curtain that blocks half of the windshield. When driving with the low beams on there on a dark road the consumer could not see more than 30 feet in front of the vehicle due to the dark curtain. While driving in the city with ambient light the curtain is transparent. The dealer changed the headlight to brighter ones but that didn't help. Neither the manufacturer the dealer thought this was a problem.