NHTSA Complaint #11433633 — 2011 KIA OPTIMA EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11433633
Vehicle	2011 KIA OPTIMA
Component	EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Date of Incident	January 1, 2021
Date Filed	September 20, 2021
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	FL

Consumer Description

The contact owns a 2011 Kia Optima. The contact stated that the headlights would dimly illuminate while in operation without warning. The contact took the vehicle to a dealer where he was informed that his vehicle had been placed under warranty for the headlights; however, the warranty had expired. The contact had the vehicle inspected and was informed that the film inside the headlamp had melted and that the headlamps needed to be replaced. The manufacturer had yet to be notified of the failure. The vehicle had yet to be repaired. The failure mileage was unknown.

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