| Issue ID | 918722 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10457234 |
| Manufacurer | KIA MOTORS CORPORATION |
| Brand | KIA |
| Model | OPTIMA |
| Model Year | 2004 |
| File date | 01/04/10 |
| Component | AIR BAGS |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | We have had the airbag light come on for the past 3 years always just before the state inspection is due every time we get it fixed they said its a switch or a connector. But this year was the worst ,light came on in april, this time they said it's the airbag wire harness and would cost over 1500. 00 . We got kia to pay for the part,and we would cover the labor. I'm just worried will this happen again. It should be investigated further. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 12000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | EASTHAMPTON, MA |
| VIN pattern | KNAGD128345XXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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| 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 |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
| Drive train type | FWD |
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