2006 Kia Optima air bags problems
46 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the air bags on the 2006 Kia Optima — 30% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“I also have the driver's side airbag warning light came on and stays on. I checked and found out there is a recall for driver side airbag on 2006 kia optima, but the dealership said my car is not covered under this recall. This recall need to cover all 2006 kia optimas since so many have the same…”
filed Jul 18, 2016
“The driver's side airbag warning light came on and stays on. I checked and found out there is a recall for driver side airbag on 2006 kia optima, but the dealership said my car is not covered under this recall. This recall need to cover all 2006 kia optimas since so many have the same problem.”
filed Jun 27, 2016
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INCCampaign 12V014000 · Jan 17, 2012
Related service bulletins
Warranty bulletin: wty002 (revision #1) - 2006~2010my optima passenger seat ocs sensor mat warranty extension (wty002) - this bulletin provides information related to the replacement of the front passenger occupant…
WTY002BULLETINOP · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Aug 10, 2016
Air Bags problems in other Optima years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 Optima | 7 | 5% |
| 2019 Optima | 12 | 6% |
| 2018 Optima | 9 | 4% |
| 2017 Optima | 5 | 2% |
| 2016 Optima | 23 | 3% |
| 2015 Optima | 26 | 3% |
| 2014 Optima | 15 | 3% |
| 2013 Optima | 60 | 4% |
| 2012 Optima | 48 | 5% |
| 2011 Optima | 31 | 5% |
| 2010 Optima | 17 | 23% |
| 2009 Optima | 28 | 24% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2006 Kia Optima
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.