The contact owns a 2007 Kia Optima. The contact stated that while driving, the airbag warning light remained illuminated. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the VIN was not included in the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 12V014000 (Air Bags); however, the contact stated that the vehicle experienced failure described in the recall. The local dealer was not contacted. The cause of the failure was not determined. The failure mileage was 82,000.
2007 Kia Optima airbags problems
65 complaints (39% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 73,500. 7 crashes reported.
- owner complaints
- 65
- of this car's complaints
- 39%
- typical mileage
- 73,500
- crashes
- 7
- recalls
- 1
Which part fails
- Frontal12
- Frontal: sensor/control module3
- On-off switch assembly2
- Side/window1
- Frontal: passenger side: inflator module1
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
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Kia Optima airbags problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 2007 Kia Optima airbags
Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.
Related recalls
Air bags: frontal
- What is wrong
- Kia motors america, inc. (kia) is recalling certain model year 2006-2008 kia optima vehicles manufactured from september 29, 2005, through january 29, 2008, and model year 2007 and 2008 kia rondo vehicles manufactured from september 13, 2006, through march 21, 2008. The clock spring contact assembly for the driver's side air bag supplemental restraint system (SRS) may become damaged through usage over time. If the clock spring contact assembly becomes damaged, the driver's air bag electrical circuit will experience a high resistance condition potentially causing the driver's air bag to not deploy.
- Risk
- If the clock spring develops high resistance, in the event of a crash, the drivers air bag will not deploy and will not be able to properly protect the driver, increasing the risk of injuries.
- Remedy
- Kia will notify owners, and dealers will replace the vehicle's air bag clock spring contact assembly, free of charge. The safety recall began on july 11, 2012. Owners may contact kia customer assistance center at 1‑800‑333‑4542.
Recall number 12V014000 · Recall details
What 2007 Kia Optima owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
2007 kia optima. Consumer stated that the airbag did not deploy during collision. The consumer stated the vehicle was totaled and taken to the junkyard due to the programming defect.
The contact owned a 2007 Kia Optima. The contact stated while driving at 5-10 MPH, the vehicle before her vehicle slowed down suddenly. The contact slammed the brakes and the air bags deployed and deflated. However, the brake pedal hesitated to respond and became soft, causing the contact to crash into the vehicle in front of her. The contact was unsure whether there were warning lights illuminated. The contact stated that it appeared that the air bag deployment overrode the brake system and caused the stopping distance delay. There were no injuries sustained. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The vehicle was totaled. A police report was filed. The dealer and the manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown. The contact stated that what appeared to be a deflated airbag blocked her view of the road in the same moment that she slammed on the brakes. There was a delay in the brakes actually stopping the vehicle so as a result, her vehicle hit the vehicle in front of it. The vehicle is now a total loss. The contact was not aware that the dealer and manufacturer were supposed to be notified of this incident.
My low beam lights have no visibility and I have been researching online used headlight assembly because it costs $400 for both sides that I dont have I replaced my low and high beam bulbs the high beams work just fine but as I was doing research a high percentage of this make and model have the same reoccurring problem I seen where they have recalled 2011 and up for this problem but I guess decided to not worry about the older models I can understand that but that is my only means of transportation for work and my daughters now it is getting darker earlier and I can't afford to drive around with my bright lights on and the air bag light will not go off
The air bag just came on a couple days ago . It hasn't been in an accident or anything. The suspension is rough when driving over the smallest thing in the road. Sometimes it just makes a little jump when it tasked gas.
The air bag light stays on all the time 1 the passenger airbag light will say on with an adult sitting in the seat!!1 visors do not stay up! Headlights are very dim . I've changed them out to a few different types still dim cannot see at night
My check engine light keeps coming on. At first it would go off and on with no code. Now it stays on with the code p0420 for the catalytic converter. Also I heard about an air bag recall
Air bag light comes on and won't turn off ... Other problem is both visors won't spring up flopped down ... The internet is buzzing about kia's lack of concern!!
Takata recall. My air bag light came on in the summer of 2017 and hasn't gone out since. I have never hit anything to make the air bag light come on. I have had several places hook my car to their testing machines and nothing comes up on their machine.
Despite there being a voluntary warranty extension on the part of kia for the occupancy sensor mat, they refuse to replace mine because the code it is displaying is not the same as the code specified in their voluntary extension. The ocs mat in my car does not function properly and when adults are seated in the passenger seat the airbag system remains off.
Questions about the 2007 Kia Optima airbags
Does the 2007 Kia Optima have airbags problems?
Owners have filed 65 complaints about the airbags of the 2007 Kia Optima, 39% of all its complaints, more than any other problem.
At what mileage do 2007 Kia Optima airbags problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 73,500 miles.
Was there a recall on the 2007 Kia Optima airbags?
Yes, 1 recall: 12V014000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the Kia Optima have bad airbags?
The Kia Optima model years with the most airbags complaints are 2007 (65 complaints), 2013 (62 complaints) and 2008 (57 complaints).
Other 2007 Kia Optima problems
Visibility 33Lights 27Engine 20Electrical 14Transmission 13Brakes 8Acceleration 5Body 4Fuel system 3Seat belts 3Suspension 3Locks 2Steering 2Tires 2Driver assistance 1Seats 1
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