2014 Kia Optima air bags problems
15 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the air bags on the 2014 Kia Optima — 3% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact works as an investigator for the Utah Motor Vehicle Enforcement Division. The contact was investigating a 2014 Kia Optima with a salvaged title and reported that the air bags failed to deploy in a front-end collision. The contact stated that the air bags may have been removed or the air…”
filed Dec 22, 2025
“Clock spring broke causing airbag light to turn on. Clicking when turning steering wheel. Airbag will not deploy due to this issue. $800 cost of repairs”
filed Jan 26, 2024
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Air Bags problems in other Optima years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 Optima | 7 | 5% |
| 2019 Optima | 12 | 6% |
| 2018 Optima | 9 | 4% |
| 2017 Optima | 5 | 2% |
| 2016 Optima | 23 | 3% |
| 2015 Optima | 26 | 3% |
| 2013 Optima | 60 | 4% |
| 2012 Optima | 48 | 5% |
| 2011 Optima | 31 | 5% |
| 2010 Optima | 17 | 23% |
| 2009 Optima | 28 | 24% |
| 2008 Optima | 57 | 40% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2014 Kia Optima
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.