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2011 KIA OPTIMA Exterior Lighting Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	1324131
Internal NHTSA #	10914117
Manufacurer	Kia Motors America
Brand	KIA
Model	OPTIMA
Model Year	2011
File date	22/08/16
Component	EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	My wife told me she couldn't see going to work in the early morning. I took her car out in the evening to find you could only see a few feet in front of the car. I am an electrician and ran a couple of tests only to find everything checked out. I read in a kia car forum about the reflective paint melting inside the low beam cup. I ordered an aftermarket replacement and things worked great. I took apart the original and sending a photo of the melted paint. Here is a website with others having the same issues. Http://www. Carcomplaints. Com/kia/optima/2011/lights/exterior_lighting. Shtml
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	75000
Number of Occurences
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	KIMBERLY, WI
VIN pattern	KNAGM4A7XB5XXXXXX
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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Vehicle speed	60
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2011 KIA OPTIMA Exterior Lighting Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2011 KIA OPTIMA Exterior Lighting Problems, Complaints and Defects

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