NHTSA Complaint #11622702 — 2020 KIA OPTIMA

AIR BAGS issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11622702
Vehicle	2020 KIA OPTIMA
Component	AIR BAGS
Date of Incident	August 5, 2024
Date Filed	October 30, 2024
Mileage	42,860 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	SC

Consumer Description

The contact owns a 2020 Kia Optima. The contact received notification of New Vehicle Limited Warranty Extension (Illumination of Air Bag Warning Light); however, the part to do the repair was not yet available. The contact stated that while starting the vehicle, the air bag warning light illuminated. The seat belt alarm chimed while the front driver seat belt was buckled. The dealer was made aware of the failure but confirmed that parts were not yet available. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and a case was opened. The failure mileage was approximately 42,860.

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