Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 17V007000

Air bags: frontal: driver side: inflator module

Kia Motors America filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2017-01-06.

Recall campaignNHTSA 17V007000

Air bags: frontal: driver side: inflator module

Component
Air bags: frontal: driver side: inflator module
Manufacturer
Kia Motors America
Vehicles affected
1
Reported to NHTSA
2017-01-06
Owners notified
2017-01-10

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

In the event of a crash, an air bag that does not inflate fully increases the risk of injury.

Manufacturer 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.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Scope of coverage

1 model year.

ModelYears on record
Kia Optima2016

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.