NHTSA Complaint #11520727 — 2015 KIA OPTIMA EXTERIOR LIGHTING

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11520727
Vehicle	2015 KIA OPTIMA
Component	EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Date of Incident	May 6, 2023
Date Filed	May 6, 2023
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	PA

Consumer Description

When I drive at night the low beams are so dim I have to use high beams or fog lights to see.

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