| Issue ID | 1540665 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11182082 |
| Manufacurer | Kia Motors America |
| Brand | KIA |
| Model | OPTIMA |
| Model Year | 2015 |
| File date | 18/02/19 |
| Component | UNKNOWN OR OTHER |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | This complaint has nothing to do with my vehicle. It is about other people's vehicles that have the super-bright headlights. I get temporarily blinded by these late model vehicles with new technology headlights (hid or led) when they are coming toward me. I have long respected the oversight provided for vehicle safety in this country and have always trusted that proper considerations are made to ensure vehicles are safe. But i can't for the life of me understand how the super-bright headlights have made it past safety considerations, and that they have not been regulated out of existence. It shouldn't be that hard to define maximum limits for headlight intensity and effective lighting distance that would prevent the blinding of oncoming drivers. This is a major issue on american roads, and i'd be shocked if it hasn't already caused accidents, injuries, and death. Please rectify this oversight immediately to ensure that the reputation of american car/road safety is restored and to prevent needless injuries and death. |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | CEDARBURG, WI |
| VIN pattern | KNAGM4A72F5XXXXXX |
| 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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