Tail Light Switch problems of the 2015 Kia Motor Optima

Two problems related to tail light switch have been reported for the 2015 Kia Motor Optima. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2015 Kia Motor Optima based on all problems reported for the 2015 Optima.

1 Tail Light Switch problem

Failure Date: 03/17/2022

Rear led tail light assemblies filling with water ! which could cause a short or electrical fire that could effect the driving of vehicle.

2 Tail Light Switch problem

Failure Date: 09/23/2019

Tl- the contact owns a 2015 kia Optima. The contact stated that after taking the vehicle to dealer(ricart kia 4255 s hamilton rd #210, groveport, OH 43125 614-836-6503), where he was informed that water had accumulated in his right tail light which led to the tail light needing to be replaced. The contact was informed that the failure would continue to occur and recommended that he file a complaint with NHTSA to have the defect placed under recall. The manufacturer was not notified of the defect. The vehicle had not been repaired. The failure mileage was 37,000. Jo.


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