10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
8 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
6 / 1
Average Mileage:
33,918 miles

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2015 Kia Optima seat belts / air bags problems

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2015 Kia Optima Owner Comments

problem #17

Dec 262021

Optima

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

I owned my 2015 Optima slx since they have it replaced my engine in kearny mesa dealership I paid out of pocket from repairs labors there is a defects on door panels airbags electricl wiring harness never received any claim compensation settlement from those claim accidents that iam not at fault for it is unlawful unconstitutional unfair I deserve a restoration of my personal vehicle I owned it I lived in it.

- Meridian, ID, USA

problem #16

Oct 132023

Optima

  • 90,000 miles
The contact owned a 2015 Kia Optima. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 58 MPH, another vehicle crashed into the rear center passenger side of the vehicle. As a result, the vehicle rolled. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact sustained injury to the lower back, head, and neck that required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was towed to a tow lot and deemed a total loss by the insurance company. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer were notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 90,000.

- Vista, CA, USA

problem #15

Feb 282021

Optima

  • miles
I purchased a kia turbo optima from bob's lamphere's beaverton oregon kia dealership 9 days later I felt the acceleration awkwardly bi wanted to return it or exchange but was told no contract was only within 5 days. I took it to kia dealership for diagnostic 3 times I had it for 9 months the last 6 weeks was the 3rd time until Feb 28th It was totaled by a uninsured motorist memes william benton penny lll Or. Driver lic# 1289466 Of 1633 n.e. 76th portland oregon 97213 he was speeding illegally bypassing on a bridge into on coming traffic which was me he ending totally the back end of my kia. No air bags deployed I had no airbag warning light on I suffer injuries whiplash in my neck shoulder and back to this day Wild willy seemed to have injured his leg to the point of amputation... Portland police report# 21-54465 which is the report that wild willy gave a false identity. Later the officer text giving his real identity. To this day I haven't been compensated for bodily or auto damageby wild willy or Geico my insurance. And lost my kia in a junk yard with a remaining of a bill of 12,000 of 25,500.

- Portland, OR, USA

problem #14

Mar 182022

Optima

  • 200,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The contact owns a 2015 Kia Optima. The contact stated while driving approximately 45 MPH, the air bag warning light was illuminated. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle was jerking. The contact stated that while depressing the brake pedal, the vehicle failed to respond. The traction control, air bag, power steering assist, ABS, and check engine warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic twice, and the front passenger-??s side wheel speed sensor and the ECU were replaced twice; however, the failure persisted. The mechanic advised the contact to take the vehicle to the local dealer. The vehicle was taken to Clay Cooley Kia (1247 E Airport Fwy, Irving, TX 75062) where it was diagnosed that the ECU needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred, and various unknown warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was then taken to Vanguard Kia of Arlington (1501 E Interstate 20, Arlington, TX 76018) where it was diagnosed that the ECU, front passenger-??s side wheel speed sensor and air bag clockspring needed to be replaced. The vehicle remained at the dealer awaiting the repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 200,000.

- Addison, TX, USA

problem #13

Aug 182022

Optima

  • miles
I been reported the recall about my car engine and other problems thats going on with it but the manufacturer won-??T fix it so what else can I do to have all these recalls fixed

- Talladega , AL, USA

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problem #12

Jul 152022

Optima

  • 19,600 miles
The contact owns a 2015 Kia Optima. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the air bag sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that there was no recall associated with the VIN. The failure mileage was approximately 19,600.

- Fort Myers, FL, USA

problem #11

Mar 132022

Optima

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

My car had turned off and everything else in the car turns on but i called the safety recall and they told me i had to 2 recalls on the car and i just got the car didnt know nothing about the recalls until somebody told me they said the air bag control unit and my engine control unit and kia told me my ecu isnt update so they couldnt repair anything and that my motor was locked and they told me i had to pay $6,000

- Texarkana , TX, USA

problem #10

Jul 032021

Optima

  • miles
No incident occurred. My airbag light has been on for the past 2 months but no impact occurred to my vehicle

- Wood Ridge, NJ, USA

problem #9

May 152021

Optima

  • miles
My daughter was in a collision, going about 40 MPH, and the airbags did not deploy, she is very lucky that the windshield did not bust otherwise she would have been hurt.

- Agua Dulce, CA, USA

problem #8

Dec 282020

Optima

  • 40,000 miles
The contact owned a 2015 Kia Optima. The contact stated while driving 30 mph and she had run a red light, she T-boned another vehicle. The contact stated the air bags deployed partially. The contact sustained 2 broken right ribs, left collar bone was sprained, the right knee and right foot was fractured. The contact was taken to the emergency room to seek medical attention. The contact was not aware if anyone was injured in the other vehicle. A police report was filed. The vehicle was not drivable. The insurance deemed the vehicle total. The vehicle was towed to impound lot. The contact called local dealer mike miller auto park (2007 w pioneer pkwy, peoria, il 61615: (309) 693-1222) and was made aware of the failure. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 40,000.

- Galesburg, IL, USA

problem #7

Jan 182020

Optima

  • 65,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The contact owns a 2015 Kia Optima. The contact stated that while driving approximately 35 mph the front driver seat air bag and driver side front and rear curtain air bags deployed independently although no collision had occurred. The vehicle was towed to the home. No injuries were reported. The cause of the failure was not determined. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The local dealer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 65,000.

- Columbia, MD, USA

problem #6

Nov 102019

Optima

  • miles
Airbag light keep coming on, check engine light keep coming

- Phenix City, AL, USA

problem #5

Aug 162019

Optima

  • 0 miles
I was in an accident I was at a stoplight and I was hit from behind 1/3 car hit the second car in the second car hit me stopped at a light in the airbag did not deploy I have a traumatic brain injury from it the car has already been fixed from the accident and now is at Kia of canton because it's through a ride which is a recall but from the accident I am now unable to work or do anything

- Ypsilanti Michigan, MI, USA

problem #4

Jun 012019

Optima

  • miles
My vehicle has a recall on it. With takata airbags on my vehicle 2015 Kia Optima LX sedan 4 door. And the dealer ship doesn't want to fix the problem with my car.

- Beaumont, TX, USA

problem #3

Sep 052018

Optima

  • 68,000 miles
This car has been in 2 front end collisions both at different rates of speed. The air bags have never deployed. It was fixed both times by professional shops and inspected by a Kia carlotta where they cleared codes on faulty air bags and told me it was no big deal. I want this matter looked into further. I have children and need my air bags to work.

- Anderson, MO, USA

problem #2

Apr 102017

Optima

  • 66,000 miles
The vehicle started idling roughly and the check engine light came on. Stopped at the nearest automobile center, they inspected the vehicle and indicated that there maybe a defect to the engine and that my engine may need to be replaced.

- Long Beach, CA, USA

problem #1

May 142016

Optima

  • 28,000 miles
The vehicle was involved in an fatal accident vehicle collided with a standing tree then overturn onto it roof the frontal airbags driver and passenger never deployed very concerning

- Ft Pierce, FL, USA

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