general problems of the 2001 Kia Motor Optima

Five problems related to air bag have been reported for the 2001 Kia Motor Optima. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2001 Kia Motor Optima based on all problems reported for the 2001 Optima.

1 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 11/28/2023

My airbag light on and I've check the fuses in it,not it,,, my ac,. The drivers door lock , oxagen senser crank shaft,.

2 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 05/16/2021

My air bag light has been on and I've check everything and my seat belt don't lock when its on and the light to the seat belt goes off contented, I've tried to go to the dealer to have them fix my airbags and senses I don't have recall on it they won't fix it ,the air bag is very important and so is the seat belt.

3 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 11/10/2002

I was involved in a crash on Nov 02. I was broadsided by a truck (f150 type veh. ) in an intersection. As a result, my roof bowed and the entire drivers side from wheel well to wheel well was caved in like a half moon. The frame was pinned up against the drivers seat. The seat belt did not lock but released me and none of the air bags deployed. I suffered back and neck injury and was transported by amubulance to a nearby hospital. The vehicle was in storage. I contacted the manufacturer numerous times as did my attorney. All we received was the run-around for approx. Six months. No return calls, excuses, unable to get a release to have a kia auditor look at the car, etc. My insurance company and my attorney sent them the release twice and still no response. Consequently, I deployed overseas (military) and upon my return found that the car had been disposed of (destroyed). I still suffer from my injuries and my attorney is still handling my case.

4 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 09/04/2002

This vehicle was involved in an off centered collision that resulted in vehicle being totaled. None of the four air bags deployed, even after the extent of damage, and window breaking. Owner suffered head injury and chest trauma. The entire front of the vehicle was diminished.

5 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 08/27/2002

While making a right turn,vehicle was hit on the side. None of the air deployed upon impact. Causing injuries to driver. Please provide more details. Mr.




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