Air bag clock spring assembly
Defect Summary
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.
Safety Consequence
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.
Corrective Action
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.
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FAQ: Recall 12V014000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 12V014000?
NHTSA recall 12V014000 was issued by Kia America, Inc. on January 17, 2012. It addresses: Air bag clock spring assembly. The recall affects approximately 145,755 vehicles, with the defect involving the Air Bags component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized Kia America, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 12V014000 or the manufacturer campaign number SC094. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.
Is my vehicle included in this recall?
The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.
How long do I have to get a recall repair done?
There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.
Where does the data on this page come from?
All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.