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2012 KIA OPTIMA Exterior Lighting Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	1709750
Internal NHTSA #	11378544
Manufacurer	Kia Motors America
Brand	KIA
Model	OPTIMA
Model Year	2012
File date	08/12/20
Component	EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	Lowbeams seem weak/dim. Research showed via kia"2011-2013 my optima/optima hybrid headlamp assembly new vehicle limited warranty extension" that the reflector in the low beam headlamp housing may deteriorate over time, resulting in a gradual dimming of the low beam headlamp. Unfortunately, it only pertains to vehicles manufactured in korea. My vehicle was assembled in georgia, but i believe the headlight housing is the same for both locations. Bottom line, my low beams have the same issue and driving at night is unsafe due to the limited visibility. I personally completed the procedure's inspection as outlined in the tsb (attached) and determined my vehicle has this problem, but since mine was assembled in georgia they won
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Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	PALM HARBOR, FL
VIN pattern	5XXGN4A64CGXXXXXX
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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2012 KIA OPTIMA Exterior Lighting Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2012 KIA OPTIMA Exterior Lighting Problems, Complaints and Defects

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