2010 Kia Optima air bags problems
17 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the air bags on the 2010 Kia Optima — 23% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owns a 2010 kia optima. The contact stated that the air bag warning lights were illuminated. Gervais kia (6 industrial ave, lowell, ma 01851, (978)454-1202) was contacted and informed of the failure. The contact was informed that the seat occupant detection system needed to be…”
filed Jun 26, 2020
“Tl* the contact owns a 2010 kia optima. The contact called on behalf of the driver. While driving 35 mph, the driver lost control of the vehicle as it inadvertently accelerated. As a result, the driver struck another vehicle. The contact stated that the driver had to turn off the vehicle in order…”
filed Jul 18, 2018
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
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% |
| 2009 Optima | 28 | 24% |
| 2008 Optima | 57 | 40% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2010 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.