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 (15 problems). The second most common problem is related to the headlights (nine problems).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Exterior Lighting problems | |
| Headlights problems | |
| Brake Light problems | |
| Tail Light Switch problems | |
| Headlight Switch problems |
My car started losing its lights one by one. I lost the front right light first, then yhe right back side light, and now the brakes lights. I replaced all the bulbs and still does not work. Then my car just cut off while driving with no notification. I towed it in to mavis. Read details...
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 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...