2012 Kia OPTIMA - EXTERIOR LIGHTING Failure Complaint (#b17c31)

2012 Kia OPTIMA

  • Date of Incident: Jul-01, 2023
  • Date complaint filed: Dec-19, 2024
  • Failed components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING

My 2012 kia optima headlamps are extremely dim, even though i’ve replaced the lightbulbs with the highest possible lumens, multiple times, the headlamp assembly continues to dim. This requires that i ride with my high-beams on to drive at night. The lights have been dimming for more than 20,000 miles, but they are almost useless at this point.

Vehicle VIN Info

VIN Pattern5XXGM4A7*CG******
ManufacturerKIA GEORGIA, INC
MakeKIA
ModelOptima
Model Year2012
SeriesGL
Body ClassSedan/Saloon
Vehicle TypePASSENGER CAR
Engine ModelDOHC T-GDI THETA-II
Engine Displacement (L)2.4
Engine Displacement (CC)2400
Engine Displacement (CI)146.457
Primary Fuel TypeGasoline
Front Air Bags1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Side Air Bag1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Curtain Air Bags1st and 2nd Rows
Seat BeltsManual
Plant Company NameKia Motor Manufacturing, Georgia
Plant StateGEORGIA
Plant CountryUNITED STATES (USA)
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