| Issue ID | 1548873 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11190560 |
| Manufacurer | Kia Motors America |
| Brand | KIA |
| Model | OPTIMA HYBRID |
| Model Year | 2013 |
| File date | 15/03/19 |
| Component | AIR BAGS |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | 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. I noticed there are recalls for 2011 - 2012 optima hybrid and 2011 - 2013 optima vehicles, among many others by hyundai and kia. 2013 optima hybrid may also be affected. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 85000 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | NAVARRE, FL |
| VIN pattern | KNAGM4AD5D5XXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | N |
| Was part original equipment? | |
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| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Vehicle speed | 0 |
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