One problem related to front driver side air bag inflator has been reported for the 2003 Kia Motor Optima. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2003 Kia Motor Optima based on all problems reported for the 2003 Optima.
: the contact stated, while traveling through an intersection at 25 mph. , the vehicle was struck on the driver's front door by a police vehicle running a red light, without the emergency lights on. Both frontal and side airbags failed to deploy. Injuries were incurred in the collision. A police report was filed and pictures were taken at the scene. The airbag sensor light was replaced by a service dealer, approximately one-year prior to the accident.
| Air Bag Light On problems | |
| Air Bag Not Deploy problems | |
| Air Bag problems | |
| Front Air Bag Sensor Control problems | |
| Warning Light On problems | |
| Side/window Air Bag problems | |
| Front Driver Side Air Bag Inflator problems | |
| Air Bag On-off Switch problems |