Kia Optima exterior lighting problems by year
356 NHTSA owner complaints name the exterior lighting across 20 Optima model years. The most reported year is 2011 with 88 reports.
| Year | Exterior Lighting reports | Share | Median mileage | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Optima | 2 | 1% | — | |
| 2019 Optima | 2 | 1% | — | |
| 2018 Optima | 14 | 6% | — | |
| 2017 Optima | 15 | 6% | — | |
| 2016 Optima | 46 | 6% | 57,300 mi | |
| 2015 Optima | 23 | 2% | — | |
| 2014 Optima | 18 | 3% | 58,900 mi | |
| 2013 Optima | 38 | 3% | 82,000 mi | |
| 2012 Optima | 31 | 3% | 93,500 mi | |
| 2011 Optima | 88 | 15% | 87,000 mi | |
| 2010 Optima | 2 | 3% | — | |
| 2009 Optima | 9 | 8% | — | |
| 2008 Optima | 8 | 6% | — | |
| 2007 Optima | 27 | 16% | 111,000 mi | |
| 2006 Optima | 16 | 10% | 3,650 mi | |
| 2005 Optima | 4 | 3% | — | |
| 2004 Optima | 5 | 2% | — | |
| 2003 Optima | 3 | 2% | — | |
| 2002 Optima | 2 | 2% | — | |
| 2001 Optima | 3 | 2% | — |
Share is the fraction of that year’s complaints naming the exterior lighting. Raw counts are not adjusted for sales volume — years that sold more units naturally accumulate more reports.