NHTSA Complaint #11444039 — 2008 KIA OPTIMA

AIR BAGS issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11444039
Vehicle	2008 KIA OPTIMA
Component	AIR BAGS
Date of Incident	November 18, 2021
Date Filed	December 16, 2021
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	IA

Consumer Description

This car have a Warranty Extension for OCS Sensor Mat. Warranty extension dated June 2016 Airbag light was first turned on in August 2020 Went to the dealer and said it was related to seat buckle and got it fixed Airbag light again turned on in August 2021 Went to the dealer and said it was related to clock spring and that the driver seat needs to be replaced, which would take time and did not get repaired In November 2021, the airbag light got turned off by itself I am very concerned whether the air bag for my car is really working.

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