2001 KIA OPTIMA Air Bagsfrontalsensorcontrol Module Problems

3 NHTSA complaints on file

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Air Bagsfrontalsensorcontrol Module Issues in the 2001 KIA OPTIMA

3 air bagsfrontalsensorcontrol module complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2001 KIA OPTIMA. Of these, 1 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 1 resulted in injury.

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Crashes
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Fires
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Injuries
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Deaths

All Air Bagsfrontalsensorcontrol Module Complaints

#10164399 |
WHEN I FIRST BROUGHT THE CAR AND DROVE IT, THE LIGHTS BECAME DIM IN THE INSIDE AND THE HEADLIGHTS. THE RADIO TURNED OFF AND ON, TOOK IT TO DEALER 4-5 TIMES FOR PROBLEM AND THEY COULD FIND NOTHING WRONG. THE CAR DOESN'T PICK UP SPEND WHEN GOING OVER HILLS NOT EVEN LITTLE ONES. THE GAS NEEDLE DOES NOT READ FULL EVEN WHEN THE TANK IS PRACTICALLY OVERFLOWING WITH GAS. READING A FULL TANK OF GAS HAPPENS EVERY ONCE IN A WHILE. CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON . HAVE TAKEN TO SHOP AND WAS TOLD THAT MY SPEND SENSOR IS GOING OUT AND THAT IS WHY THE CAR IS GOING FROM 1ST TO 3RD GEAR AND SKIPS 2ND ALTOGETHER I'VE ONLY HAD THE CAR FOR ONE YEAR THE WARRINTY IS GONE AND I WAS NEVER OFFERED THE EXTENDED WARRINTY AND REALLY DIDN'T THINK OF IT SINCE THE CAR WAS ONLY 4...
#10141962 |
DT: THE CONTACT STATED THE SRS WARNING LIGHT STAYED ON. THE DEALERSHIP REPLACED THE AIR BAG MODULE, CLOCK SPRING, AIR BAG HARNESS CAMPAIGN, AIR BAG CONTROL UNIT, AND TITIAN PIN PLUG CONNECTOR FOR DSAB. THEY HAVE NOT BEEN ABLE TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM. *AK
#10093710 | Crash
I WAS INVOLVED IN A CRASH ON NOV 02. I WAS BROADSIDED BY A TRUCK (F150 TYPE VEH.) IN AN INTERSECTION. AS A RESULT, MY ROOF BOWED AND THE ENTIRE DRIVERS SIDE FROM WHEEL WELL TO WHEEL WELL WAS CAVED IN LIKE A HALF MOON. THE FRAME WAS PINNED UP AGAINST THE DRIVERS SEAT. THE SEAT BELT DID NOT LOCK BUT RELEASED ME AND NONE OF THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. I SUFFERED BACK AND NECK INJURY AND WAS TRANSPORTED BY AMUBULANCE TO A NEARBY HOSPITAL. THE VEHICLE WAS IN STORAGE. I CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER NUMEROUS TIMES AS DID MY ATTORNEY. ALL WE RECEIVED WAS THE RUN-AROUND FOR APPROX. SIX MONTHS. NO RETURN CALLS, EXCUSES, UNABLE TO GET A RELEASE TO HAVE A KIA AUDITOR LOOK AT THE CAR, ETC. MY INSURANCE COMPANY AND MY ATTORNEY SENT THEM THE RELEASE TWICE AND STILL NO RESPONSE. CONSEQUENTLY, I DEPLOYED OVERSEAS (MILITARY) AND...

Other 2001 KIA OPTIMA Problem Areas

Structureframe And Members 21 complaints Air Bags 17 complaints Suspensionfront 17 complaints Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch 11 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmission 10 complaints Suspension 10 complaints Electrical System 9 complaints Air Bagsfrontal 7 complaints Engine And Engine Cooling 7 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulic 7 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingengine 6 complaints Vehicle Speed Control 6 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcrankcase Pcv 5 complaints Latcheslockslinkages 5 complaints Structurebody 5 complaints Wheels 5 complaints Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner 4 complaints Structureframe And Membersunderbody Shields 4 complaints Unknown Or Other 4 complaints Air Bagssidewindow 3 complaints Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator 3 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline 3 complaints Exterior Lightingheadlights 3 complaints Seat Belts 3 complaints Structure 3 complaints Structurebodydoor 3 complaints Electrical System12v24v48v Battery 2 complaints Electrical Systemignitionmodule 2 complaints Engine 2 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System 2 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolinebelts And Associated Pulleys 2 complaints Equipment 2 complaints Power Train 2 complaints Seat Beltsfront 2 complaints Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls 2 complaints Air Bagsfrontaldriver Sideinflator Module 1 complaint Electrical System Instrument Clusterpanel 1 complaint Electrical Systemignition 1 complaint Electrical Systemignitionanti Theftcontrol Module 1 complaint Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash 1 complaint Equipmentelectrical 1 complaint Fuel System Gasoline 1 complaint Fuel System Other 1 complaint Fuel System Otherstoragefuel Gauge System 1 complaint Seat Beltsfrontanchorage 1 complaint Seat Beltsfrontretractor 1 complaint Seat Beltsfrontwarning Lightdevices 1 complaint Seats 1 complaint Service Brakes 1 complaint Service Brakes Airantilock 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrum 1 complaint Steering 1 complaint Structurebodytrunk Lid 1 complaint Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Arm 1 complaint Suspensionrear 1 complaint Tires 1 complaint Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal 1 complaint Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemfanmotor 1 complaint Visibilitywindshield Wiperwashermotor 1 complaint Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasherswitchwiring 1 complaint
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