| Issue ID | 1406343 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11022317 |
| Manufacurer | Kia Motors America |
| Brand | KIA |
| Model | SPORTAGE |
| Model Year | 2017 |
| File date | 01/09/17 |
| Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | The focused beam headlights on low beam are extremely bright when set to kia standards. Oncoming traffic periodically flashes headlights at me to dim my headlights which are on low beam. A few oncoming cars have kept their high beam lights on even though i flash my high beams to let them know my low beams are on. The approaching high beam lights partially blind me restricting my vision. Some cars i am following indicate my low beam lights are too bright by slowing down or using the turn signal flashers to indicate my lights are too bright. These actions occur on state highways while i am driving at night. I have an open case with kia. Case number 12446047. Kia customer service has advised they can do no more because the focused beam head lights are set per kia specifications. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 10700 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | SAINT GABRIEL, LA |
| VIN pattern | KNDPM3AC2H7XXXXXX |
| 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 | 06/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Vehicle speed | 40 |
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