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 | |||
| 10/05/2001 | 1300 | 7 | 09/04/2001 |
| Dt: the caller said the dealer made new holes in the frame to put the bolts in. the dealer cut the frame to put smaller bolts and nuts in. another dealer said doing that ruined the integrity of the frame. also, there was an exhaust leak into the vehicle. the transmission bracket was bent and it would not hold the transmission in place. when the dealer fixed it the bolts fell out. the caller had to take vehicle back to dealer. the check engine light was on constantly. vehicle will not pass inspection with the light on. dealer said it will pass inspection with the light on. manufacturer said they could not do anything to help the caller because the warranty expired. the caller said fuses blew out. he replaced the fuses over 200 times. the dashboard lights,headlights and other exterior lights went out. *ak | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - BRAKE LIGHTS | |||
| 03/14/2002 | 4 | 09/01/2000 | |
| My brake lights have blown out 4 times...the first time i took it to an advanced auto parts store and got the fuse replaced...2 hours later they were out again...then they told me to take it to my dealer to get a brake light switch replaced...took it to the dealer and they ignored my suggestion of a brake light switch and replaced the fuse on march 14...2 hours later the lights were out again....took car back to dealer march 15.....fixed problem again this time replaced brake light switch....returned the vehicle to me march 19, by nightfall the lights were out again. dealer will not fix the problem promptly due to the fact that i paid cash for the car and i dont have a monthly payment......anyone considering purchasing a kia, please don't. *ak | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS | |||
| 10/05/2001 | 1300 | 7 | 09/04/2001 |
| Dt: the caller said the dealer made new holes in the frame to put the bolts in. the dealer cut the frame to put smaller bolts and nuts in. another dealer said doing that ruined the integrity of the frame. also, there was an exhaust leak into the vehicle. the transmission bracket was bent and it would not hold the transmission in place. when the dealer fixed it the bolts fell out. the caller had to take vehicle back to dealer. the check engine light was on constantly. vehicle will not pass inspection with the light on. dealer said it will pass inspection with the light on. manufacturer said they could not do anything to help the caller because the warranty expired. the caller said fuses blew out. he replaced the fuses over 200 times. the dashboard lights,headlights and other exterior lights went out. *ak | |||
| 12/01/2004 | 40000 | 1 | |
| Headlights failed at 40,000 miles. low beams do not work,high beams will work if hold back lever. fusues are fine,lamps are fine.*ak | |||
| 01/01/2002 | 1 | 06/21/2001 | |
| Consumer stated both sides of the headlights are pointed in a upward position. making it difficult to see at night.*ak *yh | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - TAIL LIGHTS | |||
| 02/09/2001 | 1 | ||
| While driving any speed vehicle stalls intermittently dealer has been contacted.*ak. consumer also stated the interior panel around the windshield has broken off, also the vehicle has poor gas mileage, the overdrive light is coming on, the check engine light is on, the steering wheel locks up and is difficult to unlock, and the brake pedal goes too far down.*slc | |||