Tail Light Switch Problems of Kia Motor Optima

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

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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.

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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.

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.

Issue started 2 months ago. Noticed that vehicle acceleration is sluggish. Sometimes I have to take foot off the acceleration pedal then depress it again in order for vehicle to accelerate. Acceleration is unreliable and dangerous. Electronic stability sensor also started lighting up and cruise control became inoperable. Also noticed that my tail lights lit up on its own (and did not turn off) while vehicle is parked and fob not near vehicle, draining the battery. Police came by in the middle of the night to report that my tail lights were on. Tail light did not turn off when pressing the fob unlock/lock button. Had to restart the engine, drive around the block then turn off engine before the tail lights came off. . . But it turned back on again on its own that same night (in the middle of the night) and had to repeat the process. My battery was drained and had to replace it 3 days ago. I thought it was a battery problem (and was informed by dealer that it was probably a battery related issue) but problem persisted. Read reviews and this seems to be a running complaint with issues on brake pedal stopper or brake sensor stopper. Will bring vehicle to dealer in the morning.

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My electronic stability control light came on after pressing the brake on a wet street while my vehicle was in motion. The next day I went to get a oil change and noticed that my tail lights did not work when I pressed the brakes. My tail lights work but the tail lights did not. I changed the bulbs and the problem still persisted. I also changed the brake light pedal switch but that did not fix the problem. My turn signal lights fail to work all the time.

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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.

I have continued to replace my headlight and taillight over a 5 month period. I was stopped the other day because my brake light and tail light weren't working. I replaced the lights and the brake light wasnt effectively working but the turn signal was working. Now today the brake light and turn signal are working but my light that makes the car visible at night isn't and my yellow lights on the headlights only work when I press the brake.

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

My bake tail light keep moisture and holds water when it rains, which has caused me to replace bake light often. The seals on the lights aren't air tight. Is there a recall on this.

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Police officer pointed out my car's tail lights were out wed night (while headlights were on). Thurs, checked all fuses, all ok. Did web search to find fuse for tail lights. Found instead description of kludge fix of removing memory fuse for several minutes. Removed memory fuse for several minutes, put it back in, tail lights then came on when headlights were on.

Tail lights, dash back lighting became inoperative. This is a safety hazard. Solution found on-line 1. Open in-dash fuse box 2. Pull yellow memory fuse 3. Wait a few minutes 4. Replace fuse 5. Check to see if things are working right (if not, repeat previous steps with a longer wait before replacing the fuse).

My kia Optima 2006 has had several problems: bad oxygen sensor, an electrical short, and most recently- will not shift out of first gear. Kia says my VIN is not included in the current recall. I took the car to a kia dealer a few weeks before the gears quit shifting, but they couldn't find a problem. I have replaced six headlights and three tail lights. This car is a lemon! please ask kia to extend their current recall as, obviously more cars are affected than they are reporting. Please investigate!.

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We have a 2007 model kia Optima and have had continuous problems with the turn indicator bulb on the tail light blowing. Also the same problem with the left front headlight burning out. We have replaced the rear bulb three times and the left headlight twice already since we have had the car. I was curious as to whether this was a common problem that other kia owners were having. The turn signal bulb went out in June of 2009 and again in October of 2009. The latest incident was on January 4th in 2010.

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The contact owns a 2005 kia Optima. While driving 35 mph, the contact noticed smoke coming from under the dashboard while the air conditioner was running. The smoke was so thick that he could not see through the smoke. The dealer was notified and stated that the cigarette lighter could be the possible cause of the failure. They stated that nothing could be done because the vehicle was out of warranty. Upon further investigation, the contact noticed a black box on the driver's side underneath the dashboard covered in electrical tape. It was discovered that the previous owner installed after market floor board lights in the vehicle that required a massive amount of power. The tail lights on the vehicle were inoperable. No repairs were made. The failure and current mileages were less than 77,000.

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Left rear tail light works intermittently.