NHTSA Recall 16V231000: Air bags: frontal
Kia Motors America reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 17 vehicles. It affects 2016 Kia Optima.
| NHTSA campaign | 16V231000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | SC131 |
| Component | AIR BAGS › FRONTAL |
| Report received | April 21, 2016 |
| Owner notification | May 6, 2016 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain model year 2016 Kia Optima vehicles manufactured November 10, 2015, to February 12, 2016. In these vehicles, a chemical enhancer required for the for the second stage deployment of the driver's frontal air bag was not loaded, resulting in the second stage not deploying in necessitating crashes.
Safety risk
If the second stage air bag does not deploy it increases the risk of injury or death.
Remedy
Kia will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag module, free of charge. The recall began on May 6, 2016. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC131.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 16V231000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Kia Optima | 2016 |
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.