How many airbag complaints does NHTSA have for the 2010 Kia Optima?

NHTSA lists 17 airbag complaints for the 2010 Optima, which is 23% of the 75 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for 2010 Kia Optima airbags?

No related recall is listed in NHTSA data for this airbag problem area on the 2010 Optima.

What airbag problems do 2010 Kia Optima owners report?

Owners report airbags not deploying in crashes, warning lights linked to failed passenger seat sensors, and in one case airbags deploying while the car was parked.

At what mileage do 2010 Kia Optima airbag problems typically occur?

The median mileage at failure among reported airbag complaints is 63,125 miles.

Were there any injuries linked to airbag issues on the 2010 Optima?

NHTSA data shows 5 injuries and 6 crashes associated with the airbag complaints on the 2010 Kia Optima.

2010 Kia Optima Airbags Problems

NHTSA lists 17 airbag complaints for the 2010 Kia Optima, making up 23% of that year's 75 total complaints, the highest share of any Optima model year. Owners most often report airbags failing to deploy in crashes and warning lights tied to seat sensor failures. No related recall is listed.

Airbags complaints: 17; 23% of 75
Crashes reported: 6
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 5
Median mileage: 63,125 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical airbag symptoms owners report

Owners report airbags failing to deploy during rear-end and rollover crashes, sometimes with resulting injuries.
Several owners describe the airbag warning light illuminating continuously, later diagnosed by dealers as a failed passenger seat airbag sensor.
One owner reported all airbags deploying unexpectedly while parked, with dealer replacement parts on backorder.
Owners report the airbag, ABS, and brake warning lights illuminating together, pointing to a broader sensor issue.
Median mileage at failure across these complaints is 63,125 miles.

When 2010 Kia Optima airbag complaints were filed

First complaint Jun 3, 2010, latest Jun 26, 2020.

17 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jun 2010 to Jun 2020; peak Oct 2012 (2).

Airbags recalls for the 2010 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.

200522 (15%)
200646 (30%)
200765 (39%)
200857 (40%)
200928 (24%)
201017 (23%)
201131 (5%)
201248 (5%)
201360 (4%)
201416 (3%)
201526 (3%)
201623 (3%)
20175 (2%)
20189 (4%)
201912 (6%)
20207 (5%)

Frequently asked questions

How many airbag complaints does NHTSA have for the 2010 Kia Optima?: NHTSA lists 17 airbag complaints for the 2010 Optima, which is 23% of the 75 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for 2010 Kia Optima airbags?: No related recall is listed in NHTSA data for this airbag problem area on the 2010 Optima.
What airbag problems do 2010 Kia Optima owners report?: Owners report airbags not deploying in crashes, warning lights linked to failed passenger seat sensors, and in one case airbags deploying while the car was parked.
At what mileage do 2010 Kia Optima airbag problems typically occur?: The median mileage at failure among reported airbag complaints is 63,125 miles.
Were there any injuries linked to airbag issues on the 2010 Optima?: NHTSA data shows 5 injuries and 6 crashes associated with the airbag complaints on the 2010 Kia Optima.