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2012 KIA OPTIMA Air Bags Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	1557240
Internal NHTSA #	11197221
Manufacurer	Kia Motors America
Brand	KIA
Model	OPTIMA
Model Year	2012
File date	15/03/19
Component	AIR BAGS
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	2012 kia optima with 43000 miles # airbag warning light stays on and checking different seating position/ restarting the ignition the warning light still stays on. # steering wheel feels sticky while driving straight, which needs immediate correction by moving left /right. If not it keeps going towards one direction constantly. Dealership recommended to get the wheel alignment done, but no improvement as per steering wheel even after getting alignment done.
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Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	FARMERS BRANCH, TX
VIN pattern	5XXGN4A77CGXXXXXX
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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2012 KIA OPTIMA Air Bags Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2012 KIA OPTIMA Air Bags Problems, Complaints and Defects

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