| Issue ID | 1283399 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10864996 |
| Manufacurer | Kia Motors America |
| Brand | KIA |
| Model | OPTIMA |
| Model Year | 2009 |
| File date | 01/01/15 |
| Component | AIR BAGS |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | My complaint regards the air bag system. The air bag light came on in 2015 and has remained on. My car will not pass inspection with the light on and while kia recalled the 2008 models, they have not recalled the 2009 models despite multiple reports of issues with both the air bags and the air bag light. Last year, the dealer found a loose sensor that they reconnected, in order for the car to pass inspection. However, the light came back on the next day. At this point, i don't know if my air bags are functioning properly and i'm stuck because the vehicle won't pass inspection. The date is estimated as it happened between june 2014 and june 2015 when i was up for my next inspection. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 68000 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | LEESBURG, VA |
| VIN pattern | KNAGE228995XXXXXX |
| 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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