Issue ID | 1725764 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11396969 |
Manufacurer | Kia Motors America |
Brand | KIA |
Model | OPTIMA |
Model Year | 2012 |
File date | 12/12/20 |
Component | AIR BAGS |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | My airbag light stays on when the car is on. Also the horn does not work, which i was told it is connected to the airbag problem. I had a mechanic check the code and the code said it was the driver's side airbag. The dealership said there is a recall on airbags for the kia optima but not for my 2012 ex. The symptoms are the same as described for the recalled kia optima airbags. I don't understand why my car is not part of the recall, especially since it is a major safety issue. I have tried to see if it was a simple cable connection issue under the seat but that has not resolved the problem. I really do not want to pay $$$$ to get the airbag fixed when there is a known problem with kia optima airbags. But i also do not want to lose my life because the airbag does not work and kia won't fix it under a recall. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 218112 |
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Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | ACWORTH, GA |
VIN pattern | 5XXGN4A70CGXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
Was medical attention required? | N |
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Date of purchase | 29/06/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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