| Issue ID | 1468520 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11096903 |
| Manufacurer | Kia Motors America |
| Brand | KIA |
| Model | OPTIMA HYBRID |
| Model Year | 2015 |
| File date | 16/05/18 |
| Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the 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. Please, how do i get thi s resolved. When i went to the dealership, the service department never mentioned a recall |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 52000 |
| Number of Occurences | |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | UPPER DARBY, PA |
| VIN pattern | XXXXXX |
| 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? | |
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| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Vehicle speed | 65 |
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