NHTSA Complaint #11475153 — 2013 KIA OPTIMA

AIR BAGS issue reported to NHTSA

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Crash 1 Death

Complaint Details

ODI Number 11475153
Vehicle 2013 KIA OPTIMA
Component AIR BAGS
Date of Incident
Date Filed
Mileage N/A miles
Crash Yes
Fire No
Injuries 0
Deaths 1
Vehicle Towed No
State NC

Consumer Description

My son owned a Kia Optima built in June of 2013. He was in a motor vehicle accident where he was put in a pit maneuver and Then was T boned on the passengers side causing his body to lay across the front seats and died at the scene. His black box download showed that the seat belt pretensioner was off and both airbags in the front did not go off. I know there is a recall for optimas built before aug 31 of 2012. I believe there was an issue with this vehicle as well. I would hate for there to be anymore deaths or injuries with the later models of these vehicles. I do hope this is looked into further.

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