Headlight Switch problems of the 2017 Kia Motor Optima

Two problems related to headlight switch have been reported for the 2017 Kia Motor Optima. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2017 Kia Motor Optima based on all problems reported for the 2017 Optima.

1 Headlight Switch problem

Failure Date: 01/16/2021

The headlights will go off no matter if the switch is on auto or normal on. The lights cut off while driving, it happens on the street, highway, and even if the car isn't moving. It started about a month ago. There hasn't been any damage or wrecks to my car.

2 Headlight Switch problem

Failure Date: 08/24/2019

When on automatic mode, the headlights suddenly shut off. Sometimes they come back on after a moment, but sometimes they do not come back on until you turn the headlight switch from automatic to on. This is very dangerous. It has happened numerous times while driving, in both day and night conditions.


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