Recall 16V231000: 2016 Kia Optima
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- Apr 21, 2016
- Vehicles affected
- 17
- Models
- 1
- Initiated by
- Manufacturer
The problem
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.
The risk
If the second stage air bag does not deploy it increases the risk of injury or death.
The fix
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.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Affected vehicles
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 16V231000
- Manufacturer campaign
- SC131
- Manufacturer
- Kia Motors America
- Owner letters
- May 6, 2016
- Components
- Air bags:frontal (Airbags)
Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. To see if your vehicle is included, enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov or call the manufacturer.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology