Issue ID | 1130508 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10654208 |
Manufacurer | Kia Motors America |
Brand | KIA |
Model | OPTIMA |
Model Year | 2012 |
File date | 07/11/14 |
Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | The interior overhead lights periodically come on and go off while operating our 2012 optima. This occurs with the switch in both on and off position and the lightbulbs tend to become overheated. They do not respond to manual operation, but go off on their own and this malfunction repeats several times in a ten minute drive. Best-case scenario results in the bulbs burning out prematurely, but i believe there is a real chance of a more serious short-circuit and potential interior fire. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 80000 |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | LOUISVILLE, KY |
VIN pattern | 5XXGM4A7XCGXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
Was medical attention required? | N |
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No. of injured persons | 0 |
No. of fatalities | 0 |
Date of purchase | 29/06/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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Vehicle speed | 5 |
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