Air Bag Related Problems of the 2009 Kia Motor Optima

Table 1 shows five common air bag related problems of the 2009 Kia Motor Optima. The number one most common problem is related to the air bag light on (eleven problems). The second most common problem is related to the air bag (eight problems).

Table 1. Air Bag related problems of Kia Motor Optima


Recently reported Air Bag problems of the 2009 Kia Motor Optima

The Air Bag Light On problem

The contact owns a 2009 kia Optima. The contact stated that the air bag indicator remained illuminated. The dealer was contacted (university kia, 6519 university dr NW, huntsville, al 35806, (256) 217-1700) to inspect and diagnose the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure.   Read details...

The Air Bag problem

The airbags did not deploy while the car was being driven at 65 mph on interstate 275 s and crashed into a wall barrier. Since the airbags did not deploy, the driver's head was thrown around because the rest of his body was held firm by the seat belt.   Read details...

The Warning Light On problem

The airbag (srs) warning light came on and stayed on at about 88,200 miles in October, 2018. I first noticed this while driving but the light stayed on ever since then. Took the vehicle to a kia dealer who checked the vehicle's diagnostic code (b1346) and told me the airbag clock spring was faulty   Read details...


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