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Kia Optima Hybrid air bags problems by year

13 NHTSA owner complaints name the air bags across 5 Optima Hybrid model years. The most reported year is 2012 with 4 reports.

YearAir Bags reportsShare
2017 Optima Hybrid14%
2014 Optima Hybrid310%
2013 Optima Hybrid12%
2012 Optima Hybrid44%
2011 Optima Hybrid412%

Share is the fraction of that year’s complaints naming the air bags. Raw counts are not adjusted for sales volume — years that sold more units naturally accumulate more reports.