2007 KIA Optima Air Bags Problems
Owners have filed 65 complaints with NHTSA about air bags problems on the 2007 KIA Optima, 39% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 75,000 miles. The words owners use most often: “air bag” (60% of reports).
- 65air bags complaints
- 75,000median miles at failure
- 6mention a crash
- 3mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- $2,350typical repair cost reported by owners
- 31%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Air bag: mentioned in 39 of 65 complaints (60%)
- Passenger seat: mentioned in 18 of 65 complaints (28%)
- Airbag off: mentioned in 7 of 65 complaints (11%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical air bags repair on the 2007 KIA Optima at $2,350, and half of them between $2,200 and $2,550.
Based on 7 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2011–2016), converted to 2026 dollars with the U.S. consumer price index. These are owners' own figures, not a quote: they include dealer quotes, and owners who file complaints often faced larger repairs, so they can run higher than typical shop prices. Prices vary by shop, region and warranty coverage. How we calculate this.
At what mileage do air bags problems happen?
Based on 49 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 65 complaints, 6 mention a crash, 3 an injury.
KIA Optima air bags complaints by model year
| Model year | Air Bags complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Optima | 7 | 5% | 21,148 |
| 2019 Optima | 12 | 6% | 14,084 |
| 2018 Optima | 9 | 4% | 46,000 |
| 2017 Optima | 5 | 2% | 24,989 |
| 2016 Optima | 23 | 3% | 28,581 |
| 2015 Optima | 26 | 3% | 66,000 |
| 2014 Optima | 16 | 3% | 48,000 |
| 2013 Optima | 62 | 4% | 85,700 |
| 2012 Optima | 48 | 5% | 84,000 |
| 2011 Optima | 31 | 5% | 98,000 |
| 2010 Optima | 17 | 23% | 63,125 |
| 2009 Optima | 28 | 24% | 70,100 |
| 2008 Optima | 57 | 40% | 51,887 |
| 2007 Optima | 65 | 39% | 75,000 |
| 2006 Optima | 46 | 30% | 50,000 |
| 2005 Optima | 22 | 15% | 55,000 |
| 2004 Optima | 26 | 12% | 57,500 |
| 2003 Optima | 17 | 12% | 60,000 |
| 2002 Optima | 19 | 18% | 49,000 |
| 2001 Optima | 27 | 19% | 81,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (1)
Air bags:frontal
Problem: Kia motors america, inc. (kia) is recalling certain model year 2006-2008 kia optima vehicles manufactured from september 29, 2005, through january 29, 2008, and model year 2007 and 2008 kia rondo vehicles manufactured from september 13, 2006, through march 21, 2008. The clock spring contact assembly for the driver's side air bag supplemental restraint system (srs) may become damaged through usage over time. If the clock spring contact assembly becomes damaged, the driver's air bag electrical circuit will experience a high resistance condition potentially causing the driver's air bag to not deploy.
Risk: If the clock spring develops high resistance, in the event of a crash, the drivers air bag will not deploy and will not be able to properly protect the driver, increasing the risk of injuries.
Fix: Kia will notify owners, and dealers will replace the vehicle's air bag clock spring contact assembly, free of charge. The safety recall began on july 11, 2012. Owners may contact kia customer assistance center at 1-800-333-4542.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
The contact owns a 2007 Kia Optima. The contact stated that while driving, the airbag warning light remained illuminated. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the VIN was not included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 12V014000 (Air Bags); however, the contact stated…
2007 kia optima. Consumer stated that the airbag did not deploy during collision. The consumer stated the vehicle was totaled and taken to the junkyard due to the programming defect.
The contact owned a 2007 Kia Optima. The contact stated while driving at 5-10 MPH, the vehicle before her vehicle slowed down suddenly. The contact slammed the brakes and the air bags deployed and deflated. However, the brake pedal hesitated to respond and became soft, causing the contact to crash…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2007 KIA Optimas have air bags problems?
No. NHTSA has 65 owner complaints about air bags for the 2007 KIA Optima (39% of the 167 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 2007 KIA Optima air bags?
Yes: 1 safety recall list air bags. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
At what mileage do air bags problems start?
The median reported mileage is 75,000 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
How much does it cost to fix air bags problems on the 2007 KIA Optima?
Owners report a typical cost of $2,350 (half paid between $2,200 and $2,550), from 7 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about air bags problems on the 2007 KIA Optima?
The most frequent phrase is “air bag”, in 39 of 65 complaints, followed by “passenger seat” (18).
See all 2007 KIA Optima problems or air bags problems across all Optima years.