2012 KIA OPTIMA RECALL - #18V363000
RECALL FOR AIR BAGS : AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2010-2013 Kia Forte, Forte Koup, 2011-2013 Kia Optima and 2011-2012 Kia Optima Hybrid and Sedona vehicles. In the event of a crash, the air bag control unit (ACU) may short circuit, preventing the frontal air bags and seat belt pretensioners from deploying.
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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
2012 KIA OPTIMA |
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| Manufacturer |
Kia Motors America |
| Manufactured between |
6/5/2009 - 8/31/2012 |
| Recalled on |
6/5/2018 |
| Influenced by |
OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION |
| Owners Notified on |
9/28/2018 |
| # Affected |
507,587 |
| Recalled for |
AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE |
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| Description |
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2010-2013 Kia Forte, Forte Koup, 2011-2013 Kia Optima and 2011-2012 Kia Optima Hybrid and Sedona vehicles. In the event of a crash, the air bag control unit (ACU) may short circuit, preventing the frontal air bags and seat belt pretensioners from deploying. |
| Consequences |
If the frontal air bags and seat belt pretensioners are disabled, there is an increased risk of injury to the vehicle occupants in the event of a vehicle crash that necessitates deployment of these safety systems. |
| Corrective action |
Kia will notify owners. For model year 2011 Sedona vehicles, Kia will instruct dealers to verify the ACU part number and, if necessary, install an extension wire harness kit between the ACU Connector and the Vehicle Harness Connector. For all other affected vehicles, Kia will instruct dealers to install the extension wire harness kit. The recall began September 28, 2018. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC165. |
| Notes |
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
| See also |
2012 KIA OPTIMA Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ENGINE
2012 KIA OPTIMA Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, DELIVERY, HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
2012 KIA OPTIMA Recall for ENGINE
2012 KIA OPTIMA Recall for STRUCTURE, BODY, ROOF AND PILLARS
2012 KIA OPTIMA Recall for STRUCTURE, BODY, ROOF AND PILLARS
2012 KIA OPTIMA Recall for STRUCTURE, BODY, ROOF AND PILLARS
2012 KIA OPTIMA Recall for STRUCTURE, BODY, ROOF AND PILLARS
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Comments
11/4/2017 - LaTisha Henderson
I took my car for the engine recall,my Kia Optima 2012 is my dream car,but now it has other issues .
It feels very unsafe due to a clicking loud sound coming from the steering column every time I turn it.
I am still making payments on my car and I love my car but I don’t feel safe driving it.
What is the problem now?
You guys need to make a new recall on the steering column this is dangerous please and it’s not just my car there’s others I know that has this issue.please we love our cars.
Thank you
11/4/2017 - LaTisha Henderson
I took my car for the engine recall,my Kia Optima 2012 is my dream car,but now it has other issues .
It feels very unsafe due to a clicking loud sound coming from the steering column every time I turn it.
I am still making payments on my car and I love my car but I don’t feel safe driving it.
What is the problem now?
You guys need to make a new recall on the steering column this is dangerous please and it’s not just my car there’s others I know that has this issue.please we love our cars.
Thank you