Exterior Lighting Related Problems of the 2012 Kia Motor Optima

Table 1 shows five common exterior lighting related problems of the 2012 Kia Motor Optima. The number one most common problem is related to the exterior lighting (16 problems). The second most common problem is related to the headlights (nine problems).

Table 1. Exterior Lighting related problems of Kia Motor Optima


Recently reported Exterior Lighting problems of the 2012 Kia Motor Optima

The Exterior Lighting problem

Subject: recall violation: kia on the boulevard (philadelphia) - refused remedy, charged $199, returned unsafe vehicle vehicle information: [year] kia Optima hybrid dealership name: kia on the boulevard dealership address: 11295 roosevelt blvd, philadelphia, PA 19154 complaint description: 1.   Read details...

The Headlights problem

Lowbeams seem weak/dim. Research showed via kia"2011-2013 my Optima/optima hybrid headlamp assembly new vehicle limited warranty extension" that the reflector in the low beam headlamp housing may deteriorate over time, resulting in a gradual dimming of the low beam headlamp.   Read details...

The Brake Light problem

The contact owns a 2012 kia Optima. The contact stated that the rear brake lamps illuminated and remained illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle was turned off however, the brake lamps remained illuminated with the esc warning light illuminated on the instrument panel.   Read details...


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