NHTSA (USA)High Risk
2016 KIA OPTIMANHTSA Campaign #17V007000
The official notice
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.
Safety Risk
In the event of a crash, an air bag that does not inflate fully increases the risk of injury.
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.
1 vehicles affectedMfr ref: SC143Updated June 10, 2026