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:driver side:inflator module issues. In the event of a crash, an air bag that does not inflate fully increases the risk of injury..
Summary derived from NHTSA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by NHTSA
Kia Motors America (Kia) has recalled one 2016 Optima vehicle. In this vehicle, the end seal for the driver's frontal air bag inflator may not have been properly installed, possibly resulting in reduced inflation of the frontal air bag in the event of a crash.
Reported concern (NHTSA)
In the event of a crash, an air bag that does not inflate fully increases the risk of injury.
Recommended Action
Per NHTSA guidance
The affected vehicle was remedied on January 10, 2017. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC143.
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