Turn Signal problems of the 2011 Kia Motor Optima

One problem related to turn signal has 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.

1 Turn Signal problem

Failure Date: 12/19/2011

The contact owns a 2011 kia Optima. While attempting to make a left turn, the contact inadvertently deactivated the headlights when the turn signal lever was pushed down. The contact stated that the end point of the turn signal lever included a knob that controlled the headlights, which easily rotated to deactivate the headlights while making a turn. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing where the technicians advised that there was not a remedy available for the issue and the design of the vehicle could not be compromised. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 1,300. Updated 02/15/bf the dealer informed the consumer, there was no fix for the problem. Updated 02/29/12.


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