2005 Kia Optima air bags problems
22 complaints about air bags have been filed for the 2005 Kia Optima, which is 12% of all its NHTSA complaints. It is the 3rd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 22 12% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 55,000 miles 14 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 6 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 4 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When air bags problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 2 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 3 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 2 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 2 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 2 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 0 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 1 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 1 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 1 |
What the data shows
Of the 14 air bags complaints that report mileage, the median is about 55,000 miles, and 50% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 6 crashes, 4 injuries.
What owners wrote
Dt: 2005 kia optima. The consumer's vehicle was rear ended and was pushed into the vehicle in front of hers. The vehicle that hit her was totaled. Upon impact, the airbags did not deploy. The front and back of the vehicle was smashed. The hood, trunk and three of the four doors will not shut. The consumer stated lower back was straight where it should be curved. She was not sure the extent of her injuries. She was unable to get into the doctor's office.
Continuing problem with air bag light on vehicle. Reported to dealer 9-25-06, 1-4-07, 8-7-07, 3-25-08. Air bag light remains on.
Other problems reported for the 2005 Kia Optima
- Latches & locks 66 complaints
- Electrical system 29 complaints
- Body & structure 22 complaints