Tl* the contact owns a 2006 kia optima. While driving approximately 30 MPH, the air bag warning light illuminated continuously until the engine was turned off. The failure recurred on a separate occasion. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The contact was uncertain what type of repair was performed. The failure recurred and the dealer stated that the battery would need to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. In addition, the front driver side door failed to latch properly and an independent mechanic performed the repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The failure mileage was unknown.
2006 Kia Optima airbags complaints
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I had a recall on my airbag had took the car twice to dealership to be fix each time they told me it was fix but the airbag light came right back on and still on. They also need to go back and do a fuel investigate on 2006 model too.
Driver side air bag light on and does not turn off. Called kia consumer affairs and they stated my vehicle is not covered by their current recall for this obvious on going problem with the air bags. My case number with kia is [xxx]. This seems to be a real safety problem if the air bags do not deploy in an accident. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
We bought our kia with less then 10 miles on it, right off the show room floor, we have had to replace passenger side headlamps (total to date 5/15/2015) 15 times, both rear turn signals bulbs and rear brake lights. The air bag light would appear on the dashboard when ever the passenger seat would be moved and now the air bag light on the dashboard flickered driving home from work last night and remands on.
The passenger air bag light was coming on and off from the first month of taking new car delivery. I immeditely reported to the dealership and they did not take any action, since it would happen randomly.a recall was done on the 2006.5 optima in 2012.the check air bag light on the drivers dash that comes on ignition fail to go off for the first time on 03/30/2014.I took it my original dealer, who said the whole system would no longer work, because the passenger seat air bag was not working.the wants me to pay $1750 to repair the whole air bag system, that was defective from the fist month of taking delivery.
Keyless entry on driverside only locked me in and out of the car. Lock will only open 1/2 of the way. Airbag light came on and will not go off. I can not get an inspection. They say the system is unstable. Transmission has slipped a couple of times.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 kia optima. The contact stated that while parked, the air bag light illuminated. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that the VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 12v014000 (air bags). The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 24,000.
I got a letter back in 2012 about a recall on my air bag light is on I took it to the dealership on covington pike in memphis tenn. And they said they replaced the part but my air bag light is back on as of 04/03/2013 being back on for 5 or 6 months. I do not think they replaced with a new part because in about 20 minutes or less they was finish with me.
Called both service dealerships and main kia offices about recalls to my car concerning airbags and transmission linkage. No help given on recalls to vehicle. Denied such a recall existed and my car wasn't covered under recall. I'm located in frederick md. [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
2006 kia optima. Consumer writes in regards to recall notice and repairs concerning air bag clock spring contact assembly. *tgw the consumer stated he was charged a $113.00 for diagnostic testing. However, according to the recall letter, in addition to providing a lifetime warranty for the driver's air bag clock spring contact assembly, kia was to replace the clock spring contact assembly free of charge.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 kia optima. The contact stated that the air bag warning light illuminated on the instrument panel. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer and was told that the clock spring needed to be replaced, but that the vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency recall campaign id number: 12v014000 (air bags; frontal). The failure mileage was unknown but the current mileage was 80,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 kia optima. The contact stated that while parked the air bag warning light illuminated on the instrument panel. There was a recall under the federal safety agency campaign id number: 12v014000 (air bags: frontal) that may be related to the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure who stated that the VIN was not included in the recall. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 73,000.
Kia currently has a recall on 2006 optimas for an air bag issue and warns consumers with this vehicle to contact kia if the air bag light comes on. In my car, the light came on on 4/1/12 and is still on. I contacted kia of columbus, ga where the car was purchased and they said to bring it in and we did to only be told the car was not covered because it was a few months old than the campaign. Kia needs to investigate and include all of 2006 optimas, as they are having the air bag issue as well. Kia has never honored any repair on the car even when brand new and had issues with headlights which we still have to do this day.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 kia optima. The contact stated that when the vehicle was turned on the air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local repair shop for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was contacted and confirmed that the VIN failed to qualify for the recall under the federal safety agency campaign id number: 12v014000 (airbags:frontal). The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 60,000 and the current mileage was 65,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 kia optima. While driving approximately 60 MPH the air bag warning indicator illuminated. The light remained illuminated until the engine was turned off. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer five times for the similar failure. The air bag module was replaced during the previous repairs; however, the failure continued to occur. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 2,000.
One day the door on the driver side of the car wouldn't open from the inside or outside. I called kia and they informed me that there is nothing they could do because the car was out of warranty. I took the car to the dealership and they couldn't figure out what was wrong with it. After researching the problem on the internet, this seems to be a common occurrence with this particular car. I called and notified kia consumer relations and again was given the speech of it's not covered under warranty and basically they didn't want to hear about it. I also in conjunction with the telephone call, filed a written complaint with kia and have yet to hear anything from them about this. I have also included in this complaint the air bag light that the dealer cannot find out what's wrong with it. I did a very simple search and it was able to find many people having the same issue and maybe you can force kia to do a recall and fix this faulty parts before someone gets killed in these vehicles. Thank you!
Tl*the contact owns a 2006 kia optima. The contact stated that since march 2011, she noticed the air bag warning light was illuminated on the instrumental panel. The vehicle was inspected by a dealer who stated that the vehicle was outside the warranty. The vehicle had not been repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 74,600. Updated 5/2/11 *cn updated 05/11/11
I own a 2006 kia optima and the air bag light is on and does not go off even you are in the seats this is a hazard if you have a accident you do not know if the air bag will work or not could be deadly ,also doors will not unlock if you lock them will not unlock with the key or from inside vehicle ,have to crawl over to passenger side to get this can be deadly if you get in a accident .
In a 2006/2007 kia optima, "passenger airbag off" light continuously illuminates regardless of seated passenger weight or occupancy. This could lead to failure to deploy airbag in a frontal collision resulting in serious injury or death. Resetting the computer temporarily deactivated the light, but problem persists.
2006 kia optima. Discovered "air bag" lighted icon on dash just past the warranty expiration. (driver-side bag). Paid $125 "diagnostic," only to be told "air bag doesn't work," --duh! Dealer wants another some $500 to explore cause, and another some $500 to "maybe" fix it. [xxx] rip-off! (warranty expired at 60,000 miles because I am the 2nd owner---another rip-off by kia). Can't afford the repairs, so my life is in kia's hands!!!!. I will never buy nor recommend another kia. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 kia optima. The contact stated that the air bag light would continuously illuminate. The vehicle was taken to the dealer several times where the air bag light was reset but failure continued to occur. On a later date while driving 10 MPH, the air bag unexpectedly deployed in the contact's face. The contact sustained severe swelling to the face. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer would not provide any assistance. The failure mileage was 52,298 . Updated 12/10/10. *lj updated 12/17/10
Tl*the contact owns a 2006 kia optima. The contact stated that the air bag warning light would sporadically illuminate on the instrument panel, which indicated that the driver's side air bag was inoperative. The failure could prevent the air bag from deploying in the event of a crash. The contact is in the process of having the vehicle inspected to determine the cause of the failure. The failure and current mileages were 43,000.
Air bag light on dash will not go off. Passenger air bag on/off light not always working. Dealer says $115 for test. If warranted they will pay. If not I will pay. Read of many reports like this. 87,000 miles.
The passenger air bag warning light does not work properly. When a passenger sits in the passenger seat and buckle the seat belt, the passenger air bag warning light does not go out or it will go out and back on. It is necessary to shut the engine off and reset the computer for it to work properly.
Your the federal safety agency campaign id no. 08v161000, concerning the airbag system on 2006-08 hyundai sonatas, should be expanded to include kia optimas. I just had the exact same problem with a 2006 kia optima, , which I purchased from enterprise car sales and then returned within the 7-day return period due to discovery of this problem. The software did not recognize a 120-pound adult as an adult on the passenger side, as a result of which we got the signal that the passenger side air bag was off.
Tl*the contact owns a 2006 kia optima. On august 3, 2008, the contact was involved in a three vehicle crash. Her vehicle crashed into the preceding vehicle and the air bag failed to deploy. On two occasions, the contact took the vehicle to the dealer because the air bag light kept illuminating. During the first repair, the dealer replaced a wire shortage. During the second repair, the wiring harness was replaced. The vehicle is currently at the tow yard. The manufacturer will be notified. The contact was injured. The speed was unknown. The current and failure mileages were 46,000.
Tl*the contact owns a 2006 kia optima. The contact stated that the passenger side air bag indicator light remains illuminated when there is an adult over 100 lbs in the passenger seat. The dealer stated that the air bag needed to be reset to correct the failure. This meant that when a passenger entered the vehicle, the air bag sensor needed to be shut off and then reactivated for the air bag to work properly. This did not correct the failure and the vehicle was taken back to the dealer, however, the service technician was unable to perform the repair. The failure mileage was 181 and current mileage was 8,000.
Tl*the contact owns a 2006 kia optima. The contact stated that the air bag warning light remained illuminated no matter how much the passenger weighed. The dealer attempted to repair the failure on three occasions, but it continued to occur. The current and failure mileages were 2,791 starting 60 miles. The dealer stated hears a rattle from the sunroof and gasket on trunk. Updated 08/29/07
Tl*the contact owns a 2006 kia optima. The contact called regarding the air bag sensor light. The front passenger sensor light illuminated intermittently regardless if someone was in the passenger seat. The mechanic stated that the failure occurred in approximately 50% of these vehicles and may be prevented by sitting in a certain position. The current mileage is 9,000, and failure mileage was 500.
Tl* - the contact called regarding a 2006 kia optima. The contact stated that the contact's vehicle struck another vehicle at 5 MPH, and the airbags did not deploy. The road conditions were icy. The contact stated the airbag light stayed on. He took the vehicle to a kia dealer, and was told the airbag module would need to be replaced. The current and failure mileage were 7558. *ak the consumer stated a ground wire was replaced. Updated 03/30/07.
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