| Issue ID | 1432525 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11054781 |
| Manufacurer | Kia Motors America |
| Brand | KIA |
| Model | OPTIMA |
| Model Year | 2011 |
| File date | 01/01/15 |
| Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2011 kia optima. The contact stated that the low beam headlights were very dim and it was difficult to see the road properly. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer (griffin motors, 11031 perry hwy, meadville, pa 16335). The contact stated that the dealer wanted to charge $300 to replace the headlights. The contact took the vehicle to his personal mechanic. Three months later, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was contacted and did not assist. The failure mileage was unknown. |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | GRAVE CITY, PA |
| VIN pattern | KNAGR4A69B5XXXXXX |
| 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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