Warning Light On problems of the 2012 Kia Motor Optima

Three problems related to warning light on have been reported for the 2012 Kia Motor Optima. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2012 Kia Motor Optima based on all problems reported for the 2012 Optima.

1 Warning Light On problem

Failure Date: 03/15/2019

2012 kia Optima with 43000 miles # airbag warning light stays on and checking different seating position/ restarting the ignition the warning light still stays on. # steering wheel feels sticky while driving straight, which needs immediate correction by moving left /right. If not it keeps going towards one direction constantly. Dealership recommended to get the wheel alignment done, but no improvement as per steering wheel even after getting alignment done.

2 Warning Light On problem

Failure Date: 08/02/2018

Airbag warning light came on and stayed illuminated.

3 Warning Light On problem

Failure Date: 04/03/2015

The contact owns a 2012 kia Optima. The contact stated that the air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the clock spring needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 70,000.


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