2013 KIA OPTIMA Exterior Lightingheadlights Problems
3 NHTSA complaints on file
Exterior Lightingheadlights Issues in the 2013 KIA OPTIMA
3 exterior lightingheadlights complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2013 KIA OPTIMA. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.
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Complaints
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Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
All Exterior Lightingheadlights Complaints
The contact owns a 2013 Kia Optima. The contact stated while driving at night, the low-beam headlights failed to properly illuminate the roadway, causing a driving hazard. No warning lights were illuminated. The contact made several unknown local dealers aware of the failure; however, the vehicle was not yet diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 53,000.
The contact owns a 2013 Kia Optima. The contact stated that the low-beam headlight was not providing proper illumination while driving, making it difficult to see the roadway. The contact took the vehicle to the local dealer however, the mechanic was unable to duplicate the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 176,000.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 KIA OPTIMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE LOW BEAM HEADLAMPS DID NOT ILLUMINATE FAR ENOUGH AHEAD OF THE VEHICLE FOR IT TO BE DRIVEN SAFELY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE CHROME REFLECTIVE TAPE WAS BEING BURNED OUT, WHICH RESULTED IN INSUFFICIENT LIGHT BEING REFLECTED. THE TECHNICIAN RECOMMENDED THAT THE HEADLAMP ASSEMBLY BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND DID NOT ASSIST SINCE THERE WAS NO RECALL FOR THAT COMPONENT. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 115,000.
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Engine
595 complaints
Steering
207 complaints
Unknown Or Other
179 complaints
Electrical System
139 complaints
Structurebody
117 complaints
Fuelpropulsion System
89 complaints
Power Train
61 complaints
Air Bags
57 complaints
Service Brakes
54 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulic
50 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control
38 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling
32 complaints
Exterior Lighting
31 complaints
Suspension
25 complaints
Fuel System Gasoline
24 complaints
Electronic Stability Control Esc
19 complaints
Wheels
17 complaints
Seat Belts
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Visibilitysunmoon Roof Assembly
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Structure
8 complaints
Visibilitywiper
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Seats
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Exterior Lightingbrake Lights
3 complaints
Forward Collision Avoidance Automatic Emergency Braking
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Service Brakes Airantilockcontrol Unitmodule
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Chest Clip Buckle Harness
1 complaint
Electrical Systemhorn
1 complaint
Electrical Systemignitionanti Theftcontrol Module
1 complaint
Electrical Systemignitioncoil
1 complaint
Electrical Systemwiring
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolinebelts And Associated Pulleys
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolineturbosuperchargerintercooler
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System
1 complaint
Firerelated
1 complaint
Forward Collision Avoidance Adaptive Cruise Control
1 complaint
Fuel System Dieseldeliveryfuel Pump
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinestorageevaporative Emissionscanister
1 complaint
Hybrid Propulsion System
1 complaint
Interior Lighting
1 complaint
Latcheslockslinkages
1 complaint
Latcheslockslinkageshoodlatch
1 complaint
Seatsfront Assemblyseat Heatercooler
1 complaint
Service Brakes Airantilockabs Warning Light
1 complaint
Tires
1 complaint
Tirespressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems
1 complaint
Tirestreadbelt
1 complaint
Traction Control System
1 complaint
Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal
1 complaint
Visibility
1 complaint
Visibilitywindshield
1 complaint