How many airbag complaints does NHTSA have for the 2015 Kia Optima?

NHTSA lists 26 airbag complaints for the 2015 Optima, which is 3% of the 1,008 total complaints logged for that model year.

Is there a recall for the 2015 Kia Optima airbags?

No. The data shows no related recalls tied to the airbag complaints for this model year.

What is the main airbag problem owners report?

Owners most often report that frontal airbags failed to deploy or deployed only partially during a crash, sometimes across repeated collisions in the same vehicle.

At what mileage do airbag problems tend to show up?

The median mileage at failure among these complaints is 66,000 miles, though several reports do not list a mileage.

How many injuries and crashes are tied to these airbag complaints?

The 26 airbag complaints for the 2015 Optima are linked to 12 crashes and 8 injuries, with no reported fires.

2015 Kia Optima Airbags Problems

NHTSA lists 26 airbag complaints for the 2015 Kia Optima, 3% of its 1,008 total complaints for the year. These complaints involve 12 crashes and 8 injuries, with a median failure mileage of 66,000, and no related recall is on file.

Airbags complaints: 26; 3% of 1,008
Crashes reported: 12
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 8
Median mileage: 66,000 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical airbag symptoms owners report

Owners report frontal airbags failing to deploy during moderate-to-high speed collisions, including rear-end and head-on impacts.
Some report airbags deploying only partially during a crash, which coincided with serious injuries such as broken ribs and fractures.
Multiple owners describe repeated non-deployment across more than one collision in the same vehicle, with dealers clearing fault codes but not resolving the issue.
One complaint pairs airbag non-deployment with a seat belt that failed to restrain the occupant in a rear-end crash.
Several reports describe rollover or off-road crashes where the airbags did not activate despite the severity of the impact.

When 2015 Kia Optima airbag complaints were filed

First complaint Jun 16, 2016, latest Mar 25, 2026.

26 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jun 2016 to Mar 2026; peak May 2025 (2).

Airbags recalls for the 2015 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.

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 2015 Kia Optima?: NHTSA lists 26 airbag complaints for the 2015 Optima, which is 3% of the 1,008 total complaints logged for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2015 Kia Optima airbags?: No. The data shows no related recalls tied to the airbag complaints for this model year.
What is the main airbag problem owners report?: Owners most often report that frontal airbags failed to deploy or deployed only partially during a crash, sometimes across repeated collisions in the same vehicle.
At what mileage do airbag problems tend to show up?: The median mileage at failure among these complaints is 66,000 miles, though several reports do not list a mileage.
How many injuries and crashes are tied to these airbag complaints?: The 26 airbag complaints for the 2015 Optima are linked to 12 crashes and 8 injuries, with no reported fires.