Air bag light on dashboard is lite, for no reason! The car has less than 48k miles , never been in an accident nor hit anything . I am afraid to drive the vehicle nor have anyone in the car with me because , it's without an airbag there is no protection
2003 Kia Optima: airbag warning light
8 of the 141 complaints about the 2003 Kia Optima describe airbag warning light.
- owner complaints
- 8
- of this car's complaints
- 6%
- recalls
- 0
Is there a fix? 1 service bulletin covers this area of the car. See below
Airbag warning light by model year
What owners say
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 kia optima. The contact stated that the air bag warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 60,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 kia optima. The contact stated that the air bag warning lamp flashed and remained illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was not available. Updated 11/04/15*lj updated 2/1/2016*js updated 04/05/16.
Tl*the contact owns a 2003 kia optima. The contact stated that the air bag indicators remained illuminated in her vehicle. The dealer performed a diagnostic, but no codes appeared. The dealer reset the computer and the indicators remained dim for a few days; however, they would eventually illuminate again. The cause of the failure could not be determined. The failure mileage was 70,000.
2003 kia optima has a problem with the air bag indicator light staying on. Consumer states that the vehicle has been service for this issue but it keeps recurring.
Dt: the caller stated that air bag light was on all the time. Dealer claimed that the driver's side airbag was defective, and did not have the part to fix it. Manufacturer said did not have the part anywhere.
The engine and air bag light would come on and off. The engine oxygen sensors were replaced. The air bag assembly needed to be replaced. There were several other problems. *bf the consumer was informed that he gas cap was the problem. Reference to recall#04v180000. The door on the driver side continued to lock without pressing.
Air bag light is on. Dealer ordered the part. However, they have been unable to obtain the part, this makes driver's side air bag inoperable.
Service bulletins that may apply
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the 2003 Kia Optima airbag light
Is airbag warning light a common problem on the 2003 Kia Optima?
8 of 141 owner complaints about the 2003 Kia Optima (6%) mention airbag warning light. The model year with the most reports is 2007.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2003 Kia Optima?
There are 0 recalls and 1 service bulletin for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
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