Is the 2016 KIA Optima safe to drive?

The 2016 KIA Optima has 1 open safety recall. While the vehicle may still be driven, owners should contact an authorized dealership to schedule free repairs for any outstanding recalls. Some recalls, especially those classified as critical or high severity, may pose significant safety risks.

What is the AIR BAGS:FRONTAL recall for the 2016 KIA Optima? (Campaign #16V231000)

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. If the air bag doesn't deploy fully, you're at a higher risk of injury or even death in a crash. Kia will replace the driver's frontal air bag module for free at a dealership of your choice.

NHTSA Campaign 16V231000 Recall Details

Component

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

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.

Campaign 16V231000

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

Affected Vehicles