Tf/tf-hev headlamp inspection and/or replacement
Kia technical service bulletin TSBELE181 for 2011-2013 Kia Optima and 2011-2013 Kia Optima Hybrid.
- Bulletin number
- TSBELE181
- Component
- Exterior lighting: headlights
- Summary
- TSB: TF/TF-HEV HEADLAMP INSPECTION AND/OR REPLACEMENT - This bulletin provides the procedure to inspect and/or replace the headlamp assembly on some 2011-2013 MY Optima (TF, TF-HEV) vehicles produced from August 12, 2010 to December 12, 2013. The internal reflective chrome film in the low beam headlamp housing may deteriorate over time, resulting in gradual dimming of the low beam headlamp(s). Follow the headlamp assembly inspection and/or replacement outlined in this bulletin.
Owners of these vehicles have filed 164 complaints in the lights category.
Vehicles covered
- Kia Optima 2011-2013 201120122013
- Kia Optima Hybrid 2011-2013 201120122013
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