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Kia · United States · Crit

Kia Optima: Air bags — frontal

Affects Kia Optima · 2016 — about 17 vehicles.

The hazard

If the second stage air bag does not deploy it increases the risk of injury or death.

What to do

Kia will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag module, free of charge. The recall began on May 6, 2016. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC131.

Critical — crash/injury risk now High — injury risk; see remedy Moderate — fix at next service Low — minor / informational