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2006 KIA OPTIMA Air Bags Frontal Sensor Control Module Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	610165
Internal NHTSA #	10174219
Manufacurer	KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
Brand	KIA
Model	OPTIMA
Model Year	2006
File date	01/07/06
Component	AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	We purchased a 2006. 5 kia optima a few months back. This car is equipped with a feature, the de-activation of the front seat passenger airbag when the seat is vacant. My wife weighs about 104 lbs and does not always activate the switch as indicated by the fact the warning light does not go off, and therefore is unprotected if there was a frontal crash. The dealer checked and indicated that the switch is functioning as designed. This problem occurs about 50% of the time. Sometimes she can get the indicator to go off by moving around and/or bouncing on the seat. The other fun fact is that we can be riding along and the indicator will come on or if it is on it will sometime turn off. There does not appear to be any rhyme or reason for the activation or de-activation of the sensor switch. I was told by the dealer that the sensor switch can not be by-passed because of federal regulations. *nm
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	20
Number of Occurences	1
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	LAKE WALES, FL
VIN pattern	KNAGE123065XXXXXX
Was vehicle invloved in a crash?	N
Was vehicle involved in a fire?	N
Was incedent reported to police?	N
Was medical attention required?
Was part original equipment?
No. of injured persons	0
No. of fatalities	0
Date of purchase	07/08/26
Was original owner?	Y
Anti-lock brakes	Y
Cruise control	Y
Number of cylinders	4
Drive train type	FWD
Transmission type	AUTO
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Dealer's name	MICHAEL HOLLEY KIA
Dealer's telephone number	(863)904-1170
Dealer's city	LAKELAND
Dealer's state code	FL
Dealer's ZIP code	33801

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2006 KIA OPTIMA Air Bags Frontal Sensor Control Module Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2006 KIA OPTIMA Air Bags Frontal Sensor Control Module Problems, Complaints and Defects

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