| Issue ID | 1273335 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10853256 |
| Manufacurer | Kia Motors America |
| Brand | KIA |
| Model | OPTIMA |
| Model Year | 2009 |
| File date | 03/04/16 |
| Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Constantly blowing the low beam headlights. Have replaced 4 bulbs in 4 months. On 04/03/16 i left to start my car to go home at approximately 9:30 pm to discover i had no low beam headlights and my high beam would not stay illuminated unless i held the lever that controls the headlights. Both bulbs are out again! The vehicle was parked for approximately 3 hours. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 97773 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | KENNESAW, GA |
| VIN pattern | KNAGE210151XXXXXX |
| 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 | 0 |
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