Dt*: the contact stated the air bag light continuously illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The dealers agreed to replace the air bags but with a charge for labor. One month later the vehicle was in an accident traveling 15 MPH in residential area. The air bag failed to deploy. There were no injuries incurred and a police report was filed. Updated 7/7/2006 -
2001 Kia Optima: airbags did not deploy in a crash
9 of the 143 complaints about the 2001 Kia Optima describe airbags did not deploy in a crash.
- owner complaints
- 9
- of this car's complaints
- 6%
- recalls
- 1
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall and 1 service bulletin for this area of the car. See below
Airbags did not deploy in a crash by model year
What owners say
Dt*: the contact stated the vehicle was involved in a crash at 15 MPH and the front air bags did not deploy. However, the contact suffered no injuries due to the fact the seat belt was worn. The contact struck another vehicle while making a turn. The point of impact was the front end of the contact's vehicle. The police arrived at the scene and provided a written report. The insurance company inspected the vehicle and deemed it totaled. Updated 05/04/06
Dt: about four years ago upon purchase of vehicle owner began having problems with the air bag light coming on. The dealership hooked up an instrument to the vehicle and the light would go off. Then it would come back on, and is on at this time. The dealer reports that the air bag light sensor needs to be replaced. The dealership will fix if it owner pays. Owner does not feel she should pay since this problem has been occurring ever since the purchase of vehicle. The vehicle has been in accident in a few years ago, but the air bags did not deploy. Owner does not remember the details of accident. *nm
A lady pulled out in front of me to make a left turn, I tried to stop, but I couldn't, I hit her @ 20 MPH, my front bumper, dead center into her left front tire. My air bags didn't deploy and hers did. I have a 2001 kia optima lx. My fear is, if the car is fixable,will the bags work or will they come out on me sometime going down the road. I've talked to the dealer and have gotten different stories on where the sensors are located. Now the say the air bag sensors are right in front of the transmission and I didn't get hit hard enough to make them deploy. Was told that if I had been going 80 MPH they would have deployed!
The air bag light came on. The consumer was informed if the air bag light was on the air bags would not deploy. The consumer experienced problems with the electrical system and the transmission dropping to 3rd gear when going uphill. *la the dealership told the consumer the vehicle was not powerful enough to drive uphill in 3rd gear. The driver door lock actuator and latch was replaced because the door would not lock or remain unlock, the window made a chattering noise when it was rolled down.
My son hit a truck from behind at 35mph. He was driving my 2001 kia optima. The seatbelts did not lock when hit the brakes and the air bags did not deploy. My son (driver) hit the steering wheel and windshield. The passenger in our car hit the windshield. The police report indicates this information and I have pictures of the inside and outside of the car. The car was totaled.
The vehicle was rear ended, and the air bags failed to deploy.
The vehicle was involved in a collision. And the air bags failed to deploy.
Consumer state while traveling at 40 MPH in result of rear ending another vehicle consumer vehicle air bags did not deploy at any time. Please provide further information. Ts
Service bulletins that may apply
Related recalls
Air bags: side/window
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The side air bag wire harness for the driver position could be mis-routed, which could result in it being pinched or cut by the seat cushion tilt mechanism.
- Risk
- Damage to the wire harness could result in the side air bag not deploying in an accident.
- Remedy
- Dealers will check for proper routing of the side air bag wire harness and secure it in place with a plastic tie-wrap. If the wire harness is damaged, it will be replaced. Owner notification is expected to begin during may 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact kia at 1‑800‑333‑4542.
Recall number 01V156000 · Recall details
Questions about the 2001 Kia Optima no deployment
Is airbags did not deploy in a crash a common problem on the 2001 Kia Optima?
9 of 143 owner complaints about the 2001 Kia Optima (6%) mention airbags did not deploy in a crash. The model year with the most reports is 2013.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2001 Kia Optima?
There is 1 recall and 1 service bulletin for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 2001 Kia Optima
Airbag light 17Stalling 13Ball joint 10Check engine light 10Door locks 10Grinding brakes 6Headlights 5
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