Kia Motor Optima Hybrid owners have reported 12 air bag related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 4 most common air bag problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's air bag (7 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's air bag light on (2 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Air Bag problems | |
| Air Bag Light On problems | |
| Front Air Bag Sensor Control problems | |
| Air Bag Not Deploy problems |
I was involved in a high speed, rear end collision in which I was traveling at approx 55mph when another large vehicle changed lanes from right to left, right in front of me causing me to collide with them. Read details...
2013 kia Optima Hybrid airbag light constantly on indicated problem with the airbag system. Diagnosis is airbag control unit failure. We had the dealer replace the airbag control unit. Vehicle has never been in a crash. Read details...
I was driving down a city street (35mph) when I was cut off by another car making a turn in front of me and we collided. I t-boned his car and my air bags didnt got off. My car stalled completely and nothing about the vehicle safety equipment reacted to the crash. Read details...
Takata recall--I was involved in a motor vehicle accident with my 2011 kia Optima Hybrid. As the impact was pretty hard, the air bags did not deploy. My daughter was jerked forward and hit her face on the dashboard. Read details...