While sitting at a traffic light, a vehicle rear-ended my 2010 kia optima. The driver hit my kia so hard, I hit the mustang in front of me. No air bags deployed upon either impact. Kia was drivable, but there were noticeable differences in the way the car drove (I.e. Started pulling to the right, wheel shaking, etc). This was the evening of 01/23/2014. On 01/29/2014, the steering wheel locked up and collided with a parked vehicle (totaling the kia) @ 28-30 MPH. Again air bags did not deploy, and the impact lifted me up and my head shattered the windshield from the top. Seat belt was in use, but did not lock upon impact, failing to secure my body. Major concussion received along with multiple bruises, cuts, and scrapes. Investigation unable to determine the cause of the steering malfunction due to the extent of the damage.
2010 Kia Optima airbags complaints
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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
The vehicle was involved in a 1 car accident where it went off the road, into the ditch and rolled several times. There was significant damage to the front end of the vehicle but none of the air bags deployed. The back of the driver's seat was broken during the accident and was all the way reclined rendering the seat belt ineffective. The injuries could have been much worse than they actually were given the fact that no bags deployed. The manufacturer was of little help when contacted and didn't seem to care that their product could be defective.
Tl*the contact owns a 2010 kia optima. The contact stated that while driving approximately 45 MPH, another vehicle unexpectedly crashed into the rear of the vehicle which caused it to travel over a concrete lane divider. The trunk space area was crushed up against the rear seats in the vehicle. The substantial impact did not cause the air bags to deploy. The driver suffered from severe whiplash and back pain. A police report was filed of the incident. The vehicle was completely destroyed and towed to a savage facility. The manufacturer was notified of the air bag defect. The approximate failure mileage was 40,008. Updated 12/11/12*lj updated 12/14/2012
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.
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 kia optima. The contact stated that the vehicle was parked in a residential driveway and as he closed the door, all of the air bags deployed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who advised that they would replace the air bags under warranty. The parts were on backorder and the dealer was unable to determine when they would become available. The manufacturer was contacted who advised that they would repair the vehicle under the warranty. The failure mileage was 5,000. The VIN was unavailable. Updated 09/15/11 *bf updated 10/24/11
Tl* the contact was driving a rented 2010 kia optima. The consumer stated she stopped the vehicle while the gear was in drive, turned off the ignition and attempted to remove the key from the ignition, but it would not release. The gear shift had lock up and she was unable to move the gear into neutral or the park position. She stated the manual read to start car, the gear shift must be in the park position and the foot must be on the brake. The consumer stated as she slightly moved the key, the vehicle started with high speed and crashed head on into a building. The consumer was injured and the air bag failed to deploy the failure and current mileages were 1,750. Updated 12/01/10.
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