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2013 KIA OPTIMA HYBRID Exterior Lighting Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	1171673
Internal NHTSA #	10702968
Manufacurer	Kia Motors America
Brand	KIA
Model	OPTIMA HYBRID
Model Year	2013
File date	01/01/14
Component	EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	Headlights on this vehicle are horrible. Worst of any vehicle i have ever seen. Approximate illumination range of the car is 15 meters (50 feet) on high beams. All other aspects of vehicle seem fine, but this is a serious shortcoming. Lamps are properly aimed and provide virtually useless nighttime visibility to the vehicle operator. This condition is widely discussed on the internet and the remedy is 3rd party aftermarket lighting (hid), which voids the vehicle warranty.
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	0
Number of Occurences	1
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	RANDOLPH, VT
VIN pattern	KNAGM4AD0D5XXXXXX
Was vehicle invloved in a crash?	N
Was vehicle involved in a fire?	N
Was incedent reported to police?	N
Was medical attention required?	N
Was part original equipment?
No. of injured persons	0
No. of fatalities	0
Date of purchase	07/08/26
Was original owner?	N
Anti-lock brakes	N
Cruise control	N
Number of cylinders	4
Drive train type	FWD
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Vehicle speed	0
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2013 KIA OPTIMA HYBRID Exterior Lighting Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2013 KIA OPTIMA HYBRID Exterior Lighting Problems, Complaints and Defects

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