| Issue ID | 1451192 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11076140 |
| Manufacurer | Kia Motors America |
| Brand | KIA |
| Model | OPTIMA |
| Model Year | 2011 |
| File date | 05/04/17 |
| Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Low beam headlights are very dim, to the point of being virtually useless. Fog lights provide more lighting. Replaced bulbs to no avail. High beams work great. Possible that the reflective coating inside hid housing has burned off. |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | LAKE BUTLER, FL |
| 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 |
| 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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