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