Complaint 2230452

2015 KIA OPTIMA • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM • incident Nov 10, 2025

Crash
No
Fire
No
Injuries
0
Deaths
0
Complaint ID
2230452
Make
KIA
Model
OPTIMA
Model Year
2015
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Incident Date
Nov 10, 2025
Date Received
Jul 29, 2026
Data As Of
Sep 1, 2026

Complaint Summary

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Owner Narrative

The contact owns a 2015 Kia Optima. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the brake pedal was depressed; however, the rear taillight socket wiring harness failed to function as intended. The contact was informed that the brake lights were inoperable. The contact stated that the failure had occurred every 6–7 months. The contact stated that the repair was completed by the contact. The dealer was not made aware of the failure but provided no assistance. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 88,000.

Owner-submitted narrative on file with NHTSA. Complaint narratives are self-reported and have not been verified.