Headlights plastic discoloring from the inside

[Fl stingergt]

Has anyone else had this problem yet. It’s similar to what old headlights look like on the outside of lenses. Happening on the inside.

 

[NS_Stinger]

I'm not surprised since the vented headlight seems like a terrible design. This car will be prone to yellowing and nasty looking headlights 10 years from now. Do you park outside or inside and do you often see condensation inside your lights?

 

[Fl stingergt]

Park outside. Been fighting with Kia and Kia dealership for 6 weeks now. I can understand if the outside gets messed up. But the inside looks like it’s delaminating . They are both blaming each other I’m stuck in middle.

 

[Fl stingergt]

I think the problem is these headlights are 1400 dollars each plus installation. And neither want to eat cost.

 

[StingaGT]

I'm not surprised since the vented headlight seems like a terrible design.

what is vented headlight?

 

[Fl stingergt]

I love my stinger but Kia is still acting like 3rd rate car company when it comes to fixing certain things.i get a different story from dealer and Kia of America. They want to sell 50 thousand dollar cars but then fight you to fix things, or it’s just the way things are these days . Every company trying to save a buck instead of making customers happy.

 

[eflyguy]

since the vented headlight seems like a terrible design

Every vehicle I've owned in the last decade has vented headlight assemblies. I'd be surprised if you find any modern vehicle that doesn't.

 

[NS_Stinger]

what is vented headlight?

Basically the headlight is designed to allow moisture in and out versus a fully sealed design.

Every vehicle I've owned in the last decade has vented headlight assemblies. I'd be surprised if you find any modern vehicle that doesn't.

Agreed but something about the Stinger design allows too much moisture in, could be poorly designed seals or something but something is definitely off.