Air Bag Light On problems of the 2008 Kia Motor Optima

Kia recalled Optimas up until January 2008 for faulty clock spring. I have a kia Optima that was built in March 2008. I just paid almost 500. 00 to replace the clock spring because my month and year was not included in the recall. Why did kia stop the recall after January 2008 when there were still 2008's with clock spring issues. I started my car and the airbag light would not go off. I took it to the dealership and was told I had a bad clock spring. I'm sure these things do not wear out being they are associated with the airbag system.

Clock spring dont work causing air bag light to stay on.

The contact owns a 2008 kia Optima. When the ignition was turned to the on position, the air bag warning indicator illuminated continuously. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the seat track failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 97,000.

Takata recall airbag light for front passenger was illuminated. Took it to dealer who put it on diagnostic unit for $95 & got light to go off for now but stated that the seat would need to be replaced to repair it at a cost of $1700. 00. Apparently this particular vehicle was not listed on the recall. Owner has the bill for this dianostic service & estimate.

Tl-the contact owns a 2008 kia Optima. The contact stated that the airbag warning indicator illuminated on the vehicle. The contact drove the vehicle was driven to the dealer and the diagnosis was that the clock spring assembly for the air bag was damaged and needed replacement. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 93,000. Bp.

Airbag light remains on. Took the vehicle to a repair shop which diagnosed passenger seat sensor is bad. Must replace complete seat bottom and track at a cost of about 1700. 00 usd. The airbag light was reset, but I was informed that if anyone sits on the passenger seat the system will trip again and not be active. I investigated online and found this is a common problem, and this was confirmed by the kia dealer parts department counter person . This should be a safety recall and not a repair for the customer to finance.

The contact owns a 2008 kia Optima. Upon starting the vehicle, the air bag warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the occupancy sensor was defective and the front passenger seat needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 85,000.

I noticed that there was a recal for 05 thru 08 on the clock spring in the front airbag. My airbag light came on and I guess mine is not covered. I took it in and they said mine was not covered under the recall but it was the same problem. Why if this is the same problem isnt it covered. I guess there needs to be an injury or death before its covered.

Tl * the contact owns a 2008 kia Optima. The contact stated that the air bag warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing, but was not repaired. The VIN was excluded in NHTSA campaign number: 12v014000 (air bags). The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 95,085.

We were hit in the passenger side and the entire side of the car was crushed and none of the air bags ever deployed and the passenger side seat belt did not lock. I had reported the fact that when someone was sitting in the passenger seat that the airbag light was not coming on to the car dealership that I purchased the car from but they just made excuses that the person sitting in the seat was not heavy enough even though they weighed over 150lbs.

December 28, 2011, I noticed that my airbag light located on the dashboard continuously stays illuminated. I have taken it to the dealer to get it checked out. I was told that the airbag sensors are located in the driver/ passenger seats. The mechanic at kia dealer tried to fix the problem, but was unsuccessful. The service representative informed me that they would have to replace the sensors. I've viewed the complaints of people that own kia Optima 2008. It states that these cars were recalled because of significant amount of defects. (I only have 43,000 miles) in addition, a week ago I've started hearing a ticking noise coming from the engine area when I accelerate going up in a roller coaster climbing position. Thank you for your expeditious response.

2008 kia Optima. Passenger air bag light stays off even when 175 pound person is sitting in seat. Taken car in 4 times to be fixed. Kia says we are probably sitting in the seat wrong. Finally they replace seat. Still didnt solve problem. Doesent matter what speed.

I have a 2008 kia Optima that I purchased brand new in 2007 I have noticed that when I have a passenger the airbag lights states that air bag is off this is scary are my passengers not being protected by the air bag.

The contact owns a 2008 kia Optima. While driving with an occupant in the passenger¿s seat, the contact noticed the passenger¿s air bag indicator light was not illuminated, indicating the air bag was not on. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the contact was informed there was nothing wrong with the vehicle. The contact was also informed that the vehicle must be started prior to having an occupant in the passenger¿s seat in order for the passenger air bag to function correctly. There were no repairs made to the vehicle. The failure and current mileages were 32,000.

Indicator light for passenger seat air bag has irregular performance. Can't depend on operation of passenger side air bag. Have made 4 or 5 complaints with dealer and no resolution. Looking at internet it appears this is a problem with various model years on the kia Optima and other models within the kia family. Would like to have resolution prior to having an accident with someone in the passenger seat and the air bag does not function.

The contact owns a 2008 kia Optima. The contact stated that the air bag indicator did not register when the passenger seat was occupied. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the failure could not be replicated. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 15,000.

The contact owns a 2008 kia Optima. The contact stated that the passenger side air bag indicator illuminated, which meant that the air bag was deactivated. The indicator never illuminated to indicate that it was activated. The failure occurs intermittently and without warning. The contact finds this to be very unsafe because there was no guarantee that the air bag would activate in the event of a crash. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and they stated that because passengers were seated improperly, the air bag module would not activate. No repairs have been made. The manufacturer could not find any recalls; therefore, no compensation would be made. The failure mileage was 5 and current mileage was 5,843.