Exterior Lighting Problems of Kia Motor Optima Hybrid

Kia Motor Optima Hybrid owners have reported 6 exterior lighting related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 3 most common exterior lighting problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's headlights (4 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's fog light switch (1 problem). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Exterior Lighting related problems of Kia Motor Optima Hybrid


Recently reported Exterior Lighting problems of Kia Motor Optima Hybrid

The Headlights problem

The right passenger headlight won�t work I changed the light bulb and it�s completely off. At first when I attempted to change the bulb the light flickered and I thought that it might�ve not been put on all the way or it might�ve became loose.   Read details...

The Fog Light Switch problem

While driving, both headlights started flickering then went out completely, fog lights, high beam all are fine, took car to dealership, told it needed new headlights, the headlights were not the issue, researched online and seen there was a recall for my year for headlight issues.   Read details...

The Exterior Lighting problem

I was involved in a high speed, rear end collision in which I was traveling at approx 55mph when another large vehicle changed lanes from right to left, right in front of me causing me to collide with them.   Read details...




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