NHTSA Complaint #11182090 — 2018 KIA STINGER EXTERIOR LIGHTING

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11182090
Vehicle	2018 KIA STINGER
Component	EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Date of Incident	February 22, 2019
Date Filed	February 23, 2019
Mileage	12,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	GA

Consumer Description

THE KIA DEALERSHIP PERFORMED A MANUFACTURER RECOMMENDED UPDATE/REPLACEMENT OF THE ECU. BEFORE THE REPLACEMENT MY CAR HAD AMBIANT LIGHTING FOR THE CABIN THAT CHANGED LIGHTS. AFTER THE ECU UPDATE/REPLACEMENT THE AMBIANT LIGHTING DOESN'T NOT WORK AND IT'S NO LONGER AN OPTION IN MY CARS SETTINGS.

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