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2016 KIA OPTIMA Electronic Stability Control Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	1688074
Internal NHTSA #	11353452
Manufacurer	Kia Motors America
Brand	KIA
Model	OPTIMA
Model Year	2016
File date	06/09/20
Component	ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	While in motion the headlights turn on by themselves at random times during the day. Abs warning light, bsd warning light, and traction control warning light all came on at the same time. On the way to the dealership they all went off. The technician said he sees that the warning light were on, but their computer is not detecting a problem. If it happens again bring it back. Well, they're on again. The car has been stationary since friday afternoon, sunday evening my son sends me a pic of my car, the lights are on!
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	56000
Number of Occurences
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	HOUSTON, TX
VIN pattern	5XXGW4L22GGXXXXXX
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	25/04/25
Was original owner?	N
Anti-lock brakes	N
Cruise control	N
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2016 KIA OPTIMA Electronic Stability Control Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2016 KIA OPTIMA Electronic Stability Control Problems, Complaints and Defects

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