Tail Light Switch problems of the 2014 Kia Motor Optima

Four problems related to tail light switch have been reported for the 2014 Kia Motor Optima. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2014 Kia Motor Optima based on all problems reported for the 2014 Optima.

1 Tail Light Switch problem

Failure Date: 11/01/2020

Recall on engine was replaced 2 years ago for having metal shavings in the oil. The second motor has 15,000 miles on it and it's burning oil and smoking to where you can't see anything. I was getting on I 65 going north and smoke came out. It hesitates to go. Can't drive it over 45-50. Steering has a recall for a plastic cuffling behind steering wheel. It was replaced last year according to riverchase kia in pelham alabama. It is now making a popping noise again. Condensation is getting in tail lights causing the bulbs to blow. The headlights when on dim you can barely see.

2 Tail Light Switch problem

Failure Date: 09/02/2020

The tail light has been replace multiple times because it goes out almost as soon as I replace it only to find out that water is in the light causing it to short. This has been occurring since 2014 when the car was purchased.

3 Tail Light Switch problem

Failure Date: 07/16/2020

The tail light's on my vehicle continue to collect condensation causing problems with the electrical components. I have returned to the dealership on this issue for a repair. Issue continues to occur, and I'm afraid that the lights will stop working causing for my vehicle to be hit from the rear if the tail lights are wet and not working properly.

4 Tail Light Switch problem

Failure Date: 01/15/2019

My tails lights go out for no results I was stopped by atl. Police got a ticket.


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