KIA 2016 KIA OPTIMA Recall
Check Your Product
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Product
2016 KIA OPTIMA
Brand
KIA
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in NHTSA notice. Check official source for details.
Products Sold
Model Year 2016
Kia Motors America is recalling certain 2016 KIA OPTIMA vehicles due to air bags:frontal issues. If the second stage air bag does not deploy it increases the risk of injury or death..
Summary derived from NHTSA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by NHTSA
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain model year 2016 Kia Optima vehicles manufactured November 10, 2015, to February 12, 2016. In these vehicles, a chemical enhancer required for the for the second stage deployment of the driver's frontal air bag was not loaded, resulting in the second stage not deploying in necessitating crashes.
Reported concern (NHTSA)
If the second stage air bag does not deploy it increases the risk of injury or death.
Recommended Action
Per NHTSA guidance
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.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) directly.
View official NHTSA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026