Four problems related to front air bag have been reported for the 2008 Kia Motor Optima. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2008 Kia Motor Optima based on all problems reported for the 2008 Optima.
Passenger airbag says off when passenger is sitting in the front seat.
Bought a new Optima 2008. The passenger airbag is almost always off when a passenger is seating normally on the front seat. The dealer refuses to fix it despite the car being brand new.
Dealer has put off for over a month repairing functionality of passenger air bag system. System does not work. One month with run around and dealer seemingly unable to express concern over this safety issue. Kia customer service notified.
The passenger air bag does not activate with a 115lb woman in the seat. I have researched the web and understand that the air bag must activate in the event the occupant is 100lb or more. The manufacturer has indicated that their spec. Is 115lb.