2009 Kia Optima airbags problems

Filed Sep 21, 2021 · Airbags · FL · crash · 1 injury

The airbags did not deploy while the car was being driven at 65 mph on Interstate 275 S and crashed into a wall barrier. Since the airbags did not deploy, the driver's head was thrown around because the rest of his body was held firm by the seat belt. The driver was transported by ambulance to the hospital. After several tests, it was determined that the driver suffered a broken neck and spinal damage and must wear as an Aspen neck brace for 6 weeks and then be examined by a Neurosurgeon to determine if there is any further damage or additional medical care is required. The driver is unable to work until released by a Neurosurgeon. The car was declared a total loss.

Filed Mar 13, 2020 · Airbags · WV · crash · 2 injuries

Tl* the contact called on behalf of his deceased daughter who was driving a 2009 kia optima. The daughter was driving at an unknown speed and went into oncoming traffic, went down an embankment and crashed into a tree head on where the vehicle came to a stop. The exact events were uncertain. None of the air bags deployed. As a result, the daughter was transported to a hospital where she was pronounced deceased. The front passenger sustained a fractured femur and the rear passenger sustained unknown injuries. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a collision center (riverside collision center located on 1441 south branch river rd, romney, wv 26757) where they were refusing to release the vehicle unless the manufacturer repurchased it. The vehicle was currently in possession of the collision center. A dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown. *ln*jb*dt*jb*dt*dt*jb*dt*dt*jb*dt*jb*dt*jb*dt*jb*dt*dt*dt

Filed Nov 1, 2018 · Airbags · 88,200 miles · AZ

The airbag (SRS) warning light came on and stayed on at about 88,200 miles in october, 2018. I first noticed this while driving but the light stayed on ever since then. Took the vehicle to a kia dealer who checked the vehicle's diagnostic code (b1346) and told me the airbag clock spring was faulty and needed to be replaced . This was done after they ordered the part for a total cost to me of $329.72. The clock spring problem was covered under a recall for 2008 optimas and some other kia models. Since the SRS system may not function properly with a faulty air bag clock spring, this is a serious safety component problem and should be covered by kia like it was for previous model years.

Filed Jul 17, 2018 · Airbags, Lights · 114,856 miles · LA

Srs light came on while stationary and continued while vehicle is running..now it stays on all the time. No matter how many times they reset it comes back next day and stays on.

Filed Aug 9, 2017 · Airbags · 94,913 miles · AL

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 kia optima. The contact stated that the air bag indicator remained illuminated. The dealer was contacted (university kia, 6519 university dr nw, huntsville, al 35806, (256) 217-1700) to inspect and diagnose the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 94,913.

Filed Jul 28, 2017 · Airbags · 88,000 miles · CA

Air bag light is on and we've been told by the dealer that it's a faulty clock spring in the steering wheel. There was a recall up to 2008 optima's for this issue but not the 2009. This should be investigated as a known issue as I've seen many complaints. It's a safety issue that kia should pay since the airbag may not deploy an it's an expensive replacement and special order. The dealer will not cover this replacement.

Filed Jun 9, 2017 · Airbags · 60,603 miles · MO

My car has 60,603 miles on it the SRS light is illuminated it has remained on for the past week. I have not been in an accident. After extensive online research I've noticed that there were thousands of kia's recalled all the way up to 2008 for this exact problem as it stands now although it's a known problem it will not be covered under any hundred thousand miles warranty.

Filed Oct 4, 2016 · Airbags · 75,000 miles · AZ

Airbag light stays on. This is apparently an ongoing problem with 2009 optimas

Filed Sep 21, 2016 · Airbags · 75,680 miles · FL

Airbag light came back on, after passenger mat replaced on recall. They found codes b1346 and b1481 for driver's airbag resistance too high for stages 1 and 2. Need to diagnose if airbag is faulty or clock spring.

Filed Aug 12, 2016 · Airbags, Steering · 60,000 miles · TX

Took 2009 kia to dealership, tuesday, august 2, 2016 because of air bag illumination. Was told it was two things. The ocs mat in the passenger seat was defective and the clock spring assembly located in the steering column. Kia issued a recall on the 2008 optima for this very same issue (clock spring assembly). The recall should be extended to include the 2009 kia optima. We did, however, receive a letter from kia regarding the ocs mat in the passenger seat. Unfortunately, kia will not pay for the repair even though they know it is a defect on their part. Prices for repair? Over $1,500. These two items are clearly a safety issue and kia needs to step up to the plate repair these safety issues. These issues did not occur because of misuse - they are occurring and have occurred because of known defects.