NHTSA recall 17V007000
Air bags › Frontal › Driver side › Inflator module
KIA Optima
Reported Jan 6, 20171 vehicles affectedKia Motors AmericaMaker’s number SC143Built Aug 28, 2016 – Aug 28, 2016
The defect
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.
The risk
In the event of a crash, an air bag that does not inflate fully increases the risk of injury.
The remedy
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.