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2011 KIA OPTIMA Exterior Lighting Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	1444747
Internal NHTSA #	11066998
Manufacurer	Kia Motors America
Brand	KIA
Model	OPTIMA
Model Year	2011
File date	01/10/17
Component	EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	Low beam hid headlamp illumination has gotten progressively worse over the last year, to the point at which driving at night with the low beams on is a hazard and the fog lamps are not only required to be on but also provide nearly all of the forward illumination. Dealer has inspected the electrical components, replaced the auto leveling module and hid bulbs and cleaned the reflectors within the headlamp assemblies. I have seen complaints online that the reflective material within the headlamp assemblies may fail making the low beams ineffective as the light is not projected down the road. I am not sure if this is the case, but suspect that it may be.
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Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	BALLSTON LAKE, NY
VIN pattern	KNAGR4A61B5XXXXXX
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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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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