2007 Kia Optima lights problems

27 complaints (16% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 111,000.

owner complaints: 27
of this car's complaints: 16%
typical mileage: 111,000
crashes: 0
recalls: 0

Which part fails

Headlights
2

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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Kia Optima lights problems in other years

Specific symptoms reported on the 2007 Kia Optima lights

Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.

Headlights 26

Related recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

What 2007 Kia Optima owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Oct 8, 2024 · Lights · DE

My headlights are preventing me from passing motor vehicle inspection low beam are on doesn't look like their on so I have to drive with high beams and with that no one flashes me. Because all four are on but u can't tell if the low ones on it looks like I just have my parking lights on.

Filed Apr 30, 2023 · Lights · PA

headlights very dim . replaced bulbs . replaced wiring harness. replaced alternater . still dim . cannot see more than a few feet at night. have heard this is a common problem . would like any info to correct problem .no longer safe to drive vehicle at night. please reply asap.

Filed Nov 3, 2020 · Airbags, Lights · 200,000 miles · KY

My low beam lights have no visibility and I have been researching online used headlight assembly because it costs $400 for both sides that I dont have I replaced my low and high beam bulbs the high beams work just fine but as I was doing research a high percentage of this make and model have the same reoccurring problem I seen where they have recalled 2011 and up for this problem but I guess decided to not worry about the older models I can understand that but that is my only means of transportation for work and my daughters now it is getting darker earlier and I can't afford to drive around with my bright lights on and the air bag light will not go off

Filed Jan 15, 2020 · Lights, Visibility · 195,000 miles · MA

Headlights very dim no matter what bulb you put it. Cannot see more than 3ft in front of you when driving at night. Visited do not stay up fall down blocking view

Filed Jun 17, 2019 · Lights · TX

Head light are dim and have no visabilty

Filed Sep 28, 2018 · Lights · 166,000 miles · TX

Low beam headlights are too dim. Tried replacing the bulbs, but no change. Cleaned the outer lens to improve clarity and get rid of yellowing. But did not help. The outer lens looks just fine. When I removed the assembly to check if there's anything wrong inside, I was shocked. The projector bowl had caught rust on both sides, thus causing poor reflectivity and low light on the road. Turns out every 2006/2007 optima owner has had the same issue. I found this out when I looked online to purchase a new assembly.

Filed Aug 12, 2018 · Lights · GA

I was at the gas station and my son noticed that my brake lights were still on, the car was completely cut off. They would not go off. I had to take out the fuse to cut them off when I got home later that night. I noticed there was a recall for the brake switch, but, the recall started for 08. I have an 07. Why wasn't the 07 included in the recall?

Filed Sep 7, 2017 · Lights · 139,000 miles · MN

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 kia optima. On several occasions, while driving at night, the headlights became extremely dim, forcing the contact to turn on the high beam headlights to see properly. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated that the headlight assembly needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. A dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 139,000.

Filed Sep 6, 2017 · Lights · MN

Headlight assembly to dim

Filed Oct 8, 2016 · Lights · 110,000 miles · IN

Unless the brights are on I can hardly see at night. I avoid driving at night because of this.

Questions about the 2007 Kia Optima lights

Does the 2007 Kia Optima have lights problems?

Owners have filed 27 complaints about the lights of the 2007 Kia Optima, 16% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 2007 Kia Optima lights problems start?

The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 111,000 miles.

Was there a recall on the 2007 Kia Optima lights?

There is no recall for this problem on this model year.

What year does the Kia Optima have the most lights problems?

The Kia Optima model years with the most lights complaints are 2011 (88 complaints), 2016 (47 complaints) and 2013 (40 complaints).