Recall 16V-231
Kia Motors America recalled the 2016 Kia Optima: Air bags (frontal).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 16V-231
- Reported
- April 21, 2016
- Vehicles affected
- 17 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain model year 2016 Kia Optima vehicles manufactured November 10, 2015, to February 12, 2016. In these vehicles, a chemical enhancer required for the for the second stage deployment of the driver's frontal air bag was not loaded, resulting in the second stage not deploying in necessitating crashes.
The risk
If the second stage air bag does not deploy it increases the risk of injury or death.
The fix
Kia will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag module, free of charge. The recall began on May 6, 2016. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-[removed]. Kia's number for this recall is SC131.
Notes from the manufacturer
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-[removed] (TTY 1-[removed]), or go to [link removed]
Affected vehicles
- Kia Optima 2016