Recall
Kia Optima — 16V231000
NHTSA ID
16V231000
Make
Kia
Model
Optima
Years Affected
2016
Recall Date
2016-04-21
Component
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Units Affected
17
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
SC131
Summary
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.
Consequence
If the second stage air bag does not deploy it increases the risk of injury or death.
Remedy
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 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC131.