Four problems related to tail light switch have been reported for the 2011 Kia Motor Optima. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2011 Kia Motor Optima based on all problems reported for the 2011 Optima.
My electronic stability control light came on after pressing the brake on a wet street while my vehicle was in motion. The next day I went to get a oil change and noticed that my tail lights did not work when I pressed the brakes. My tail lights work but the tail lights did not. I changed the bulbs and the problem still persisted. I also changed the brake light pedal switch but that did not fix the problem. My turn signal lights fail to work all the time.
I have continued to replace my headlight and taillight over a 5 month period. I was stopped the other day because my brake light and tail light weren't working. I replaced the lights and the brake light wasnt effectively working but the turn signal was working. Now today the brake light and turn signal are working but my light that makes the car visible at night isn't and my yellow lights on the headlights only work when I press the brake.
Police officer pointed out my car's tail lights were out wed night (while headlights were on). Thurs, checked all fuses, all ok. Did web search to find fuse for tail lights. Found instead description of kludge fix of removing memory fuse for several minutes. Removed memory fuse for several minutes, put it back in, tail lights then came on when headlights were on.
Tail lights, dash back lighting became inoperative. This is a safety hazard. Solution found on-line 1. Open in-dash fuse box 2. Pull yellow memory fuse 3. Wait a few minutes 4. Replace fuse 5. Check to see if things are working right (if not, repeat previous steps with a longer wait before replacing the fuse).