Kia recalls certain 2012-2013 Optima vehicles where headliner plates could detach during side airbag deployment, increasing injury risk. Dealers will secure plates free of charge.
A plate that detaches during a crash may strike an occupant, increasing their risk of injury.
Kia is recalling 2012-2013 Optima vehicles because headliner plates might detach during side airbag deployment, potentially striking occupants. This could increase injury risk in a crash. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1250976-kia-2013-optima-headliner-plates-may-detach-during-airbag-deployment.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1250976-kia-2013-optima-headliner-plates-may-detach-during-airbag-deployment · Updated October 4, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #22V560000
“Kia 2013 Optima: Headliner Plates May Detach During Airbag Deployment.” GovInfoNow, updated October 4, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1250976-kia-2013-optima-headliner-plates-may-detach-during-airbag-deployment. Based on NHTSA recall 22V560000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=22V560000).
During a side curtain airbag deployment, the headliner plates may become loose and detach. If they strike an occupant, this could increase injury risk in a crash.
Owners of 2012-2013 Kia Optima vehicles are affected. Drivers and passengers in these vehicles are at risk if the headliner plates detach during airbag deployment.
Check if your 2012-2013 Kia Optima has headliner plates that may not be secured properly. The recall covers vehicles with this specific issue.
Call 1-800-333-4542 to confirm your vehicle is affected and schedule a repair.
Dealers will free of charge secure the headliner plates to prevent detachment during airbag deployment.
Dealers will secure the headliner plates, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 26, 2022. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC245.
The headliner plates may not be secured properly, which can cause them to detach during side curtain airbag deployment and potentially strike occupants.
Your 2012-2013 Kia Optima is affected if the headliner plates may not be secured properly, which can result in detachment during side airbag deployment.
Contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542 to schedule a free repair where dealers will secure the headliner plates.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Kia to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 22V560000 — Kia Kia Hello, I own a Kia that is covered by recall 22V560000 from Kia. The official recall notice states: Dealers will secure the headliner plates, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 26, 2022. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC245. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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