2009 Kia Optima Airbags Problems
NHTSA has 28 owner complaints about airbag problems in the 2009 Kia Optima, 24% of all 116 complaints for this model year. That is #7 highest airbag complaint count among 16 Optima model years. These complaints report 4 crashes and 4 injuries. Median mileage at failure: 70,100 miles.
- Airbags complaints
- 28
- 24% of 116
- Crashes reported
- 4
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 4
- Median mileage
- 70,100 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
When 2009 Kia Optima airbag complaints were filed
First complaint Dec 14, 2011, latest Sep 21, 2021.
Airbags recalls for the 2009 Kia Optima
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
Airbags complaints by Optima model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- Does the 2009 Kia Optima have airbag problems?
- NHTSA has 28 owner complaints about the airbag in the 2009 Kia Optima, 24% of all complaints for this model year, including 4 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 70,100 miles.
- Which Kia Optima year has the most airbag complaints?
- The 2007 Kia Optima has the most airbag complaints (65), compared with 28 for the 2009.
- Is there a airbag recall for the 2009 Kia Optima?
- No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2009 Kia Optima is classified under airbags. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.