NHTSA recall 16V231000
Air Bags · Kia America, Inc.
April 21, 2016report date
17units affected
Vehicle recalltype
Details
What's wrong: 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.
Why it matters: If the second stage air bag does not deploy it increases the risk of injury or death.
The fix: 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.
Affected vehicles on MotorDeets
All model years NHTSA lists
2016 Kia Optima.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 16V231000.
Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.