Tl* the contact owns a 2010 kia optima. The contact stated that the air bag warning lights were illuminated. Gervais kia (6 industrial ave, lowell, ma 01851, (978)454-1202) was contacted and informed of the failure. The contact was informed that the seat occupant detection system needed to be replaced at a cost of $5,000. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 100,000.
2010 Kia Optima: airbag warning light
8 of the 75 complaints about the 2010 Kia Optima describe airbag warning light.
- owner complaints
- 8
- of this car's complaints
- 11%
- typical mileage
- 91,200
- recalls
- 0
Is there a fix? 6 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below
Airbag warning light by model year
What owners say
Airbag light came on and says I need to replace the airbags in the passenger seat. Now airbag system is disengaged.
The passage seat air bag light is on steady code stored b1448 ocs mat is defective car was parked in yard
Air bag lights will not go off dealer reset but came back on soon afterwards. Another dealer said it was not covered under warranty and part was over $1000. Multiple dead car batteries due to running lights not turning off after you park the car. Please for the love of everything good in this world just recall and fix already.
Noticed an airbag light was on on the dash. Took the car to the dealer and was told the passenger seat airbag sensor had failed and the cost to repair would be approximately $1800. Repair was not performed.
Tl*the contact owns a 2010 kia optima. The contact stated that the air bag warning light continuously illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the air bag sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of failure. The approximate failure mileage was 68,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 kia optima. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the air bag warning light illuminated on several occasions. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis where it was stated that the passenger's seat sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 72,000. Updated 09/25/13
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 kia optima. While the vehicle was parked the air bag light illuminated on the instrument panel and the warning chime sounded. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing and the technician stated the cushion assembly in the front passenger seat would have to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. After the vehicle was repaired the failure continued. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who replaced the cushion assembly and the computer. The vehicle was repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 18,000.
Service bulletins that may apply
- WTY002 (revision #1)
- Owner letter: WTY002 optima
- Dealer parts and service manager memo: WTY002
- Request for reimbursement form: WTY002 optima - if you have paid to have the front passenger ocs sensor...
- Q and a: WTY002 - certain 2008-2011 my kia rio vehicles and all 2006-2010 my kia optima vehicles front...
- Kia: the air bag occupant detection system in certain vehicles is sensitive and CAN be defeated by...
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the 2010 Kia Optima airbag light
Is airbag warning light a common problem on the 2010 Kia Optima?
8 of 75 owner complaints about the 2010 Kia Optima (11%) mention airbag warning light. The model year with the most reports is 2007.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2010 Kia Optima?
There are 0 recalls and 6 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
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