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2016 KIA Optima AIR BAGS Recalls

2 recalls Highest severity: High Priority

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AIR BAGS Safety Recalls

High Priority #17V007000 Plain English
Component

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Manufacturer
Kia Motors America
What Happened
Your vehicle's driver's side air bag may not inflate properly in a crash because the end seal wasn't installed correctly.
Risk if Unfixed
If your air bag doesn't inflate fully, you're at a higher risk of getting hurt in a crash.
Free Fix
Kia has already fixed your vehicle on January 10, 2017. You don't need to do anything, but you can contact Kia's customer service at 1-800-333-4542 if you have any questions.
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Original — What Happened
Kia Motors America (Kia) has recalled one 2016 Optima vehicle. In this vehicle, the end seal for the driver's frontal air bag inflator may not have been properly installed, possibly resulting in reduced inflation of the frontal air bag in the event of a crash.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
In the event of a crash, an air bag that does not inflate fully increases the risk of injury.
Original — Remedy
The affected vehicle was remedied on January 10, 2017. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC143.
View full recall details → Repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Find a dealer →
High Priority #16V231000 Plain English
Component

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

Manufacturer
Kia Motors America
What Happened
You should have your driver's side air bag module replaced because a chemical enhancer was missing, which is required for the air bag to deploy fully in a crash.
Risk if Unfixed
If the air bag doesn't deploy fully, you're at a higher risk of injury or even death in a crash.
Free Fix
Kia will replace the driver's frontal air bag module for free at a dealership of your choice.
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Original — What Happened
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain model year 2016 Kia Optima vehicles manufactured November 10, 2015, to February 12, 2016. In these vehicles, a chemical enhancer required for the for the second stage deployment of the driver's frontal air bag was not loaded, resulting in the second stage not deploying in necessitating crashes.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
If the second stage air bag does not deploy it increases the risk of injury or death.
Original — Remedy
Kia will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag module, free of charge. The recall began on May 6, 2016. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC131.
View full recall details → Repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Find a dealer →

Other KIA Optima 2016 Recalls

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
1 recall
POWER TRAIN
1 recall
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
1 recall

Other KIA Optima Years

2019
1 recall
2018
2 recalls
2017
3 recalls
2015
4 recalls
2014
7 recalls
2013
9 recalls
2012
5 recalls
2011
5 recalls
2010
1 recall
2009
1 recall
2008
3 recalls
2007
2 recalls
2006
2 recalls
2004
1 recall
2003
2 recalls
2002
3 recalls
2001
3 recalls

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