2016 Kia Optima recall: frontal
Kia Motors America reported this safety recall on April 21, 2016. It covers about 17 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 17
- reported
- Apr 21, 2016
- owners notified
- May 6, 2016
- related complaints
- 24
Air bags: frontal
- What is wrong
- Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain model year 2016 Kia Optima vehicles manufactured November 10, 2015, to February 12, 2016. In these vehicles, a chemical enhancer required for the for the second stage deployment of the driver's frontal air bag was not loaded, resulting in the second stage not deploying in necessitating crashes.
- Risk
- If the second stage air bag does not deploy it increases the risk of injury or death.
- Remedy
- Kia will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag module, free of charge. The recall began on May 6, 2016. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1‑800‑333‑4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC131.
Recall number 16V231000
Affected vehicles
- Kia Optima 2016 2016
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 24 complaints about airbags problems.
Questions about recall 16V231000
Is there a recall on the 2016 Kia Optima frontal?
Yes. Recall 16V231000, reported on April 21, 2016, covers about 17 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 16V231000?
Kia will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag module, free of charge. The recall began on May 6, 2016. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1‑800‑333‑4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC131.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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