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:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE recall for the 2016 KIA Optima? (Campaign #17V007000)

Your vehicle's driver's side air bag may not inflate properly in a crash because the end seal wasn't installed correctly. If your air bag doesn't inflate fully, you're at a higher risk of getting hurt in a crash. 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.

NHTSA Campaign 17V007000 Recall Details

What This Recall Means

Component

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

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.

How to Get This Fixed

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.

Is YOUR vehicle affected?

This page lists the models and model years named in NHTSA campaign #17V007000. Matching a model and year on this list does not prove an individual vehicle is affected — some vehicles in an affected model year are never part of the recall population. The authoritative way to know is a VIN check against NHTSA's own records.

Campaign 17V007000

What This Recall Means

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

How to Get This Fixed

Affected Vehicles

Is YOUR vehicle affected?