| Issue ID | 1455091 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11080631 |
| Manufacurer | Kia Motors America |
| Brand | KIA |
| Model | OPTIMA |
| Model Year | 2011 |
| File date | 07/07/17 |
| Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2011 kia optima. The contact stated that the headlights did not work, which caused the driver to use the high beams at night. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The contact called fuccillo kia of wesley chapel at 813-395-0347 (28555 fl-54, wesley chapel, fl 33545) and was informed that there was no recall. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 115,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 115000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | WESLEY CHAPEL, FL |
| VIN pattern | KNAGM4A71B5XXXXXX |
| 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 |
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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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