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2016 KIA OPTIMA Recalled by Kia Motors America — AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Date: June 1, 2017
Company: Kia Motors America
Status: Ongoing
Source: NHTSA

What You Should Do

Stop using this product immediately. Do not consume, use, or distribute it.

The affected vehicle was remedied on January 10, 2017. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC143.

Affected Products

2016 KIA OPTIMA. Kia Motors America (Kia) has recalled one 2016 Optima vehicle. In this vehicle, the end seal for the driver's frontal air bag inflator may not have been properly installed, possibly resulting in reduced inflation of the frontal air bag in the event of a crash.

Why Was This Recalled?

In the event of a crash, an air bag that does not inflate fully increases the risk of injury.

Where Was This Sold?

Nationwide

About Kia Motors America

Kia Motors America has 60 total recalls tracked by RecallDetector.

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Data sourced from the NHTSA. Last updated March 27, 2026. View original report