NHTSA Complaint #11460136 — 2018 KIA OPTIMA

EXTERIOR LIGHTING issue reported to NHTSA

Check any vehicle history by VIN - Free vehicle history report

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11460136
Vehicle	2018 KIA OPTIMA
Component	EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Date of Incident	March 19, 2022
Date Filed	April 8, 2022
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	WI

Consumer Description

The headlights on my 2018 Kia Optima have been turning off and on randomly by themselves while in motion. Each time it's happened has been in different areas at different times of the night. The headlight switch is kept in the auto position most of the time. When the headlights turn off, the screen in the dash for the headlight function switches from auto to off by itself. Sometimes if the turn signal switch is jiggled the lights will come back on. Other times the headlight switch, located on the end of the turn signal switch, has to be turned to the on position to get the lights to turn on. The car has been in for service but each time the technician is unable to reproduce the fault. It is occurring more frequently and becoming a safety issue.

Related Complaints for the 2018 KIA OPTIMA

Other EXTERIOR LIGHTING Complaints

#11681636 — August 19, 2025 — My cars bulbs have been blowing on a regular basis for two years..some of the bulb connections are catching fire and ...

#11621536 — October 23, 2024 — Kia Optima headlights turn off randomly while on automatic. This dangerous issue has been investigated on other Kia m...

#11621162 — October 22, 2024 — While driving at night if the headlights will randomly turn completely off

#11613462 — September 9, 2024 — My grandson was driving home last night on our Clay County West Virginia narrow unlighted road when his 2018 Kia Opti...

#11516617 — April 12, 2023 — Headlights randomly turn off while driving. To get them back on you have to switch on and off before they turn back o...

Recent Complaints for the 2018 KIA OPTIMA

#11710029 — ENGINE — January 9, 2026 — It started with the oil. I constantly have to add oil. when it first started that’s what I was doing just adding oil....

#11710029 — UNKNOWN OR OTHER — January 9, 2026 — It started with the oil. I constantly have to add oil. when it first started that’s what I was doing just adding oil....

#11709575 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM — January 8, 2026 — I turned the car off, it had difficulty turning back on and the brake pedal got really hard. I had to wait about 30-4...

#11709575 — ENGINE — January 8, 2026 — I turned the car off, it had difficulty turning back on and the brake pedal got really hard. I had to wait about 30-4...

#11709575 — SERVICE BRAKES — January 8, 2026 — I turned the car off, it had difficulty turning back on and the brake pedal got really hard. I had to wait about 30-4...