NHTSA Recall 12V014000: Air bags: frontal
KIA MOTORS CORPORATION reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 145,755 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Kia Optima.
| NHTSA campaign | 12V014000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | SC094 |
| Component | AIR BAGS › FRONTAL |
| Report received | January 17, 2012 |
| Owner notification | July 11, 2012 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
KIA motors america, inc. (KIA) is recalling certain model year 2006-2008 KIA optima vehicles manufactured from september 29, 2005, through january 29, 2008, and model year 2007 and 2008 KIA rondo vehicles manufactured from september 13, 2006, through march 21, 2008. The clock spring contact assembly for the driver's side air bag supplemental restraint system (SRS) may become damaged through usage over time. If the clock spring contact assembly becomes damaged, the driver's air bag electrical circuit will experience a high resistance condition potentially causing the driver's air bag to not deploy.
Safety risk
If the clock spring develops high resistance, in the event of a crash, the drivers air bag will not deploy and will not be able to properly protect the driver, increasing the risk of injuries.
Remedy
KIA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the vehicle's air bag clock spring contact assembly, free of charge. The safety recall began on july 11, 2012. Owners may contact KIA customer assistance center at 1-800-333-4542.
Notes
KIA's recall campaign number is sc094.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .
Vehicles covered by recall 12V014000
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.