NHTSA Complaint #11506086 — 2013 KIA OPTIMA

EXTERIOR LIGHTING issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11506086
Vehicle	2013 KIA OPTIMA
Component	EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Date of Incident	February 6, 2023
Date Filed	February 7, 2023
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	MA

Consumer Description

Headlights are dangerously dim. Won’t pass inspection and I’ve changed bulbs multiple times

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