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2015 Kia Optima Airbags Problems

22 owner-reported airbags complaints from NHTSA data

22
Complaints
9
Crashes
Jan 2025Dec 2022
Date Range

Data sourced from NHTSA public database. For informational purposes only. Always consult a qualified mechanic.

Owner Complaints (22)

criticalAIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS
CrashFiled: Nov 2025

The contact owned a 2015 Kia Optima. The contact stated that while at a complete stop at the red traffic light, another vehicle, driving off a highway ramp at an undisclosed speed, crashed into the rear-end of the vehicle. An unknown red warning light was flashing.

NHTSA #: 11699361
criticalAIR BAGS
CrashFiled: Sep 2025

Driving on [XXX] to Eureka, Ca. Just outside of Laytonville, CA. the vehicle in front of me swerved into oncoming traffic lane (no vehicle in his way) to go around rock, then rock was there, I swerved to the right, but hit the rock, went up on embankment, flipped over and slid to a stop.

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NHTSA #: 11686340
criticalAIR BAGS
CrashFiled: Oct 2023

The contact owned a 2015 Kia Optima. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 58 MPH, another vehicle crashed into the rear center passenger side of the vehicle. As a result, the vehicle rolled.

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NHTSA #: 11550856
criticalAIR BAGS,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
CrashFiled: Jan 2023

I purchased a kia turbo optima from bob's lamphere's beaverton oregon kia dealership 9 days later I felt the acceleration awkwardly bi wanted to return it or exchange but was told no contract was only within 5 days.

NHTSA #: 11501694
criticalAIR BAGS
CrashFiled: May 2021

My daughter was in a collision, going about 40 MPH, and the airbags did not deploy, she is very lucky that the windshield did not bust otherwise she would have been hurt.

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NHTSA #: 11418494
criticalAIR BAGS
CrashFiled: Mar 2021

Tl* the contact owned a 2015 kia optima. The contact stated while driving 30 MPH and she had run a red light, she t-boned another vehicle. The contact stated the air bags deployed partially.

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NHTSA #: 11402555
criticalAIR BAGS
Filed: Jan 2020

Tl* the contact owns a 2015 kia optima. The contact stated that while driving approximately 35 MPH the front driver seat air bag and driver side front and rear curtain air bags deployed independently although no collision had occurred. The vehicle was towed to the home.

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NHTSA #: 11302594
criticalAIR BAGS
CrashFiled: Oct 2019

I was in an accident I was at a stoplight and I was hit from behind 1/3 car hit the second car in the second car hit me stopped at a light in the airbag did not deploy I have a traumatic brain injury from it the car has already been fixed from the accident and now is at kia of canton because it's through a ride which is a recall but from the accident I am now unable to work or do anything

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NHTSA #: 11271640
criticalAIR BAGS
CrashFiled: Feb 2019

This car has been in 2 front end collisions both at different rates of speed. The air bags have never deployed. It was fixed both times by professional shops and inspected by a kia carlotta where they cleared codes on faulty air bags and told me it was no big deal.

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NHTSA #: 11183175
criticalAIR BAGS
CrashFiled: Jun 2016

The vehicle was involved in an fatal accident vehicle collided with a standing tree then overturn onto it roof the frontal airbags driver and passenger never deployed very concerning

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NHTSA #: 10874683
highAIR BAGS
Filed: Mar 2026

Your airbag warning light is illuminated on your dashboard. This indicates a potential issue with your airbag system that needs to be diagnosed by a technician. The problem could range from a sensor malfunction to a wiring issue. A diagnostic scan will be needed to identify the specific cause and determine what repair is necessary.

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NHTSA #: 11726935
mediumAIR BAGS
Filed: Jan 2025

The contact owns a 2015 Kia Optima. The contact stated that the driver's side air bag warning light was illuminated. The dealer and the manufacturer were not notified of the failure.

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NHTSA #: 11633704
mediumAIR BAGS
Filed: Oct 2024

The contact owns a 2015 Kia Optima. The contact stated while driving approximately 45 MPH, the air bag warning light illuminated. The contact stated that two independent mechanics were sent to the residence to diagnose the vehicle.

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NHTSA #: 11621334
mediumAIR BAGS,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Filed: Dec 2022

The contact owns a 2015 Kia Optima. The contact stated while driving approximately 45 MPH, the air bag warning light was illuminated. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle was jerking.

NHTSA #: 11498242
mediumAIR BAGS
Filed: Jul 2022

The contact owns a 2015 Kia Optima. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the air bag sensor needed to be replaced.

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NHTSA #: 11474155
mediumAIR BAGS,ENGINE
Filed: May 2022

My car had turned off and everything else in the car turns on but I called the safety recall and they told me I had to 2 recalls on the car and I just got the car didnt know nothing about the recalls until somebody told me they said the air bag control unit and my engine control unit and kia told me my ecu isnt update so they couldnt repair anything and that my motor was locked and they told me I had to pay $6,000

NHTSA #: 11464876
mediumAIR BAGS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Filed: Dec 2019

Airbag light keep coming on, check engine light keep coming on

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NHTSA #: 11287069
mediumAIR BAGS
Filed: Jul 2019

MY VEHICLE HAS A RECALL ON IT. WITH TAKATA AIRBAGS ON MY VEHICLE 2015 KIA OPTIMA LX SEDAN 4 DOOR. AND THE DEALER SHIP DOESN'T WANT TO FIX THE PROBLEM WITH MY CAR.

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NHTSA #: 11231508
mediumAIR BAGS,ENGINE
Filed: Apr 2017

The vehicle started idling roughly and the check engine light came on. Stopped at the nearest automobile center, they inspected the vehicle and indicated that there maybe a defect to the engine and that my engine may need to be replaced.

NHTSA #: 10971907
lowAIR BAGS
Filed: May 2025

The airbag light is on indicating an error within the system

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NHTSA #: 11663849
lowAIR BAGS
Filed: Sep 2024

Possible clock spring failure. Symptoms - Air bag light remains on and lost functionality on left side of steering wheel. Not covered under recall, but 2016 year is covered.

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NHTSA #: 11613078
lowAIR BAGS
Filed: Aug 2021

No incident occurred. My airbag light has been on for the past 2 months but no impact occurred to my vehicle

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NHTSA #: 11430300

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