NHTSA Complaint #11429079 — 2016 KIA OPTIMA

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11429079
Vehicle	2016 KIA OPTIMA
Component	EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Date of Incident	August 13, 2021
Date Filed	August 14, 2021
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	CA

Consumer Description

When I turn on my blinkers my headlights sometimes flash off (without turning them off). Then come back on when I turn off the blinker. My trunk has also lost power and will no longer unlock.

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