Consumer Complaint Detail

KIA / OPTIMA / 2006

Recalls
0 Injured
Investigations
0 Death
Complaints
No Fire
Components - Details
NHTSA Complaint Number: 007091453 Incident Date: Jan, 10 2007
Consumer's City: JACKSON Consumer's State: NJ
Vehicle Transmission Type: AUTO Manufacturers Name: Kia Motors America
Model Name: OPTIMA Model Year: 2006
Vehicle Involved in a Crash: No Component's Description: Exterior lighting:headlights
Vehicle Involved in a Fire: No Persons Injured: 0
Vehicle's VIN#: KNAGE124165 Date added to File: May, 23 2021
Date Complaint Received: Jan, 10 2007 Complaint Type: EVOQ
Incident Reported To Police: No Purchase Date: Nov, 08 2006
Was Original Owner: Yes Anti-lock Brakes: Yes
Number of Cylinders: 6 Date of Manufacturer: -
Was Vehicle Towed: - Description of the Complaints: Tl* - the contact has a 2006 kia optima. the contact stated that at night while driving his vehicle at 25 - 35mph, he experiences an illumination problem with his left headlight. the contact stated that while the right headlight operating correctly, the left headlight casts a dark shadow, which hampers his ability to see. the contact also stated that this is not just a problem with his car, but with all of the kia model cars. the contact also stated that he had spoken with kia motors of america corporation on 01/11/2007 and was given a case number for his complaint (k1266127). kia motors of america has admitted that the problem exists in all of the models and is uncorrectable, and that the vehicle meets federal standards, and therefore a recall is not in order. the contact stated that the vehicle must be taken out on a dark road and a left turn made to see the shadow from the headlights.