Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - BRAKE LIGHTS | |||||
| KT-2008082201 | 08/28/2008 | 10026726 | Kia: all models. article provides information relating to the improved durability of bulb life for rear combination bulb; rear stop lamp/tail lamp bulb utilized on multiple kia models. *pe | 12/09/2008 | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - TAIL LIGHTS | |||||
| KT-2008082201 | 08/28/2008 | 10026726 | Kia: all models. article provides information relating to the improved durability of bulb life for rear combination bulb; rear stop lamp/tail lamp bulb utilized on multiple kia models. *pe | 12/09/2008 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | |||
| 01/28/2008 | |||
| Head lights are not adjusted correctly,left light is low causing a dark spot on that side. this happens when low beam is used.right side shines out further,but it takes effect at the solid white line at the right side of road .i have had one close call i did not see the person till he got into the light of the right head light. | |||
| 02/01/2009 | 1000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2008 kia optima. the contact stated that the low beam headlights were not providing the appropriate lighting distance. the dealer was unable to correct the failure. it would cost approximately $100 to replace each bulb. the bumper would have to be removed from the vehicle in order to install the bulb. the manufacturer stated that they would not assist since there was no defect. the failure mileage was 1,000 and current mileage was 3,878. | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS | |||
| 01/01/1901 | 1 | ||
| Consumer states that the vehicle headlights dim at low speeds and when applying the brakes or just slowing down. *nj the consumer was informed it was the design of the vehicle. *jb | |||