2005 Kia Optima: airbag warning light

15 of the 144 complaints about the 2005 Kia Optima describe airbag warning light.

owner complaints: 15
of this car's complaints: 10%
typical mileage: 60,000
recalls: 0

Is there a fix? 1 service bulletin covers this area of the car. See below

Airbag warning light by model year

2020
2
2019
1
2018
1
2017
3
2016
2
2015
10
2014
7
2013
28
2012
23
2011
18
2010
8
2009
19
2008
26
2007
40
2006
35
2005
15
2004
18
2003
8
2002
7
2001
17

What owners say

Filed May 5, 2016 · Airbags · 60,000 miles · NC

My airbag continues to have problems and the airbag light will not go off for over a year now. The car was just started and stationary when the light went on.

Filed Apr 11, 2016 · Airbags · NY

One morning I turned the car on and the air bag light came on and has not gone off! ; (

Filed Jan 29, 2016 · Airbags, Electrical · 157,000 miles · CT

Airbag light came on for no reason and will not go off. The driver seat and sunroof have an electrical issue where they work then don't, found that the switches are bad and work sometimes.

Filed Sep 9, 2015 · Airbags · 85,500 miles · KY

I started the vehicle this morning and the air bag light remained illuminated. The light remains illuminated after two days.

Filed Jul 20, 2015 · Airbags · 120,000 miles · GA

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 kia optima. The contact stated that the air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the codes were cleared; however, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 120,000.

Filed Sep 28, 2010 · Airbags · CA

I noticed that my airbag light would go off and on from time to time, then it would just stay on. I took it in to the shop, they told me it was a problem with the sensor, they repaired it and the problem came back. The airbag light is always on.

Filed Apr 6, 2010 · Airbags · 28,000 miles · UT

2005 kia optima air bag lights keep coming on.

Filed Aug 20, 2009 · Airbags · 85,000 miles · SC

Approximately 30 days ago my air bag light came back on. I've left messages with the kia consumer affairs office at least 7 times since this problem recurred, with no reply from kia. Last year I filed a complaint with this office and kia fixed the air bag problem. This has been a recurring problem ever since I bought the car. The problem has returned and I believe the air bags in this car are defective and should be recalled. Again, I have no confidence that the air bags will deploy and my family is in danger in the event of an accident. Please investigate.

Filed Jun 15, 2009 · Airbags · 37,000 miles · MA

Right after my warranty expired my airbag light started flickering when I went over a minor bump. It is now constantly on. I have seen others post the same issue with my vehicle.

Filed Mar 25, 2009 · Airbags, Body · GA

I have a lot of complaints. I have a 2005 kia optima. My air bag light has been on and the dealership told me "anytime anyone with any weight sits down on the seat it will come disconnected". I had it fixed once and now it is on again. Ever since I have bought this car I have had nothing but problems. The only dealership I can go to is 2 hours away by freeway. I am afraid for my family to be in this car because I do not know if we will be protected as we should be. The first time that it broke down was a week after we bought it and the mechanics told me that there was nothing wrong with the car. The drivers side door will not unlock, and when I had the throttle replaced the mechanics at the dealership did not even do the repair correctly causing the car to rev up when stopped. Please help me resolve the issues I have.

Filed Jan 12, 2009 · Airbags · 50,000 miles · DE

Tl*the contact owns a 2005 kia optima. The air bag indicator illuminates intermittently. It has been an ongoing issue for months. The vehicle has been taken to the dealer approximately eight times; however, the diagnostic fails to produce an error code each time. The failure always recurs after a few weeks. The contact believes that the part is defective and the manufacturer should develop a proper remedy. The failure mileage was 50,000 and current mileage was 55,000. Updated 02/10/09. *lj updated 02/10/09.

Filed Aug 27, 2008 · Airbags · NY · crash

Purchased 2005 kia optima in 7/06. Air bag light came on in sept 06. Dealer notified and fixed. Air bag light came on again a short time later and sent to dealer again, 1-4-07, fixed. Air bag light came on again sent to dealer on 8-7-07, fixed. Air bag light came on again sent to dealer 3-25-08 and fixed. Air bag light came on again in 6/08 and light remains on at this time. Air bag is not working at this time. We had an accident with the vehicle on 7/07. It was a front end collision and air bags did not deploy.