This data is from the NHTSA — the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem.
So how do you find out what problems are occurring? For this NHTSA complaint data, the only way is to read through the comments below. Any duplicates or errors? It's not us.
Adaptive front lighting system error. For the last several months, and more frequently in the last 2 weeks when the weather has been colder, the dashboard warning light for the adaptive headlights has come on -- initially intermittently, but now solid nearly every time I turn on the vehicle. Bluedriver OBDII tool tells me this is error code B2325: "Swivel module fault left short circuit or over temperature." I noticed the problem seemed to creep up and became more frequent when the temperature dropped. Others on Kia Stinger forums have reported the exact same issue: https://stingerforum.org/threads/dynamic-bending-light-failure.3820/ To me, this represents a safety problem, as the feature function is to provide Dynamic Bending (Swivelling) and Automatic Leveling (Leveling) to control headlight beam pattern with curves in the road. I have reported this problem to my local Kia dealer and to the national Kia customer service line, but neither of them seemed to have yet heard of the problem. Consumer was told by RAM truck would be brought to a RAM DEALERSHIP to have the diagnostic run!
The contact owns a 2018 Kia Stinger. The contact stated that the low beam headlights did not project enough illumination. The contact stated that the failure began ever since the vehicle was purchased on September 3, 2019. The vehicle was taken to ferguson Kia (1601 N elm pl, broken arrow, ok 74012) where it was diagnosed that the headlights were performing according to specifications. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 3,000.
The Kia dealership performed a manufacturer recommended update/replacement of the ECU. Before the replacement my car had ambiant lighting for the cabin that changed lights. After the ECU update/replacement the ambiant lighting doesn't not work and it's no longer an option in my cars settings.
Condensation" inside" the head light assembly continually appears and hinders the veiw. Once after washing the vehicle and several times after a short drive then returning to the vehicle to drive it again. Where and when it occurs is random and often. After this cycle continues the inside lens leaves a residual film ultimately requiring replacement. Car had 4000 miles on it the first time it was noticed. Brand new car. $52000.
Headlights cannot be adjusted side-2-side. Currently both driver and passenger side headlights point off center to the left, blinding on-coming traffic. This is also a Massachusetts vehicle safety violation which could result in a rejection when the vehicle is due for inspection.
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- Tulsa, OK, USA