2014 Kia Optima exterior lighting problems
18 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the exterior lighting on the 2014 Kia Optima — 3% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Vehicles Low-Beam headlights are very poor. Brought for service/adjustments and was advised that they were properly aimed and that nothing more could be done other than installing brighter headlights. While driving at night I need the fog lights or the high-beam lights on for proper visibility…”
filed Aug 1, 2025
“The contact owns a 2014 Kia Optima. The contact stated while driving at night, the low-beam headlights were very dim. The contact stated that the high-beam headlights had to be used while driving in poorly lit areas. The contact had called a local dealer and was informed that a diagnostic test was…”
filed Feb 4, 2025
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Exterior Lighting problems in other Optima years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 Optima | 2 | 1% |
| 2019 Optima | 2 | 1% |
| 2018 Optima | 14 | 6% |
| 2017 Optima | 15 | 6% |
| 2016 Optima | 46 | 6% |
| 2015 Optima | 23 | 2% |
| 2013 Optima | 38 | 3% |
| 2012 Optima | 31 | 3% |
| 2011 Optima | 88 | 15% |
| 2010 Optima | 2 | 3% |
| 2009 Optima | 9 | 8% |
| 2008 Optima | 8 | 6% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2014 Kia Optima
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.