2002 Kia Sedona airbags problems

Filed Aug 21, 2015 · Airbags, Seat belts · NY · crash · 4 injuries

Before the incident there were issues with the rear captain chairs seat belt latch when trying to buckle them. I have three small children under the age of 3 years of age and it is very important and crucial that seat belts are in working order without issues for the safety of their well being. Before the incident the seats themselves in the rear rows had issues latching as well when being installed. On august 18, 2015 myself and three small children were in a severe high impact accident and none of the airbags had gone off like they never existed. My kids and I suffer from seat belt abrasions and I suffer from bruising in multiple places from my head down, shoulder pain and back issues. Police, paramedic's, collision center, witnesses, and my insurance company were all notified or had notified about the airbags. Apparently, my seat which was the driver seat was also completely snapped off as well. Updated 08/26/15

Filed Mar 18, 2014 · Airbags · 92,000 miles · NC · crash · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 kia sedona. The contact was driving approximately 45 MPH and crashed into the rear another vehicle. The air bags did not deploy. The contact suffered head, neck and back injuries. The vehicle was destroyed and a police report was filed at the scene. The manufacturer was not notified of the defect. The failure mileage was 92,000.

Filed Nov 23, 2013 · Airbags · 187,376 miles · DC · crash

Driving home and a deer jumped out in front of my van and I hit the deer and totaled my van bad where the air bags should of went off but it didn't now there's a light on the dash that looks like a guy sitting in a seat with a belt on and an air bag in front of it.

Filed Nov 9, 2012 · Airbags, Seat belts · 90,000 miles · NJ

Airbag light was illuminating intermittently - took to dealership for diagnostic in 2010. Kia dealership in turnersville said that light illuminating was normal and no issue. I recently had timing chain replaced by same dealership - different tech. This time they said that the light meant the airbags would not deploy in an accident! They said repairs would not be covered! I am furious.

Filed Oct 11, 2011 · Airbags · 100,000 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 kia sedona. The contact was driving 45 MPH when the driver and passenger side air bags deployed independently. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer, but the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileages were 100,000.

Filed Sep 4, 2007 · Airbags, Seat belts · 84,000 miles · OH

Tl*the contact owns a 2002 kia sedona. While driving less than 25 MPH, the contact noticed that the air bag light was illuminated. The dealer stated that the seat belt sensor failed and caused the air bag light to illuminate. No repairs have been made as of yet. The VIN and engine size were unknown. The current and failure mileages were 84,000. Updated 09/19/tr

Filed Sep 4, 2007 · Airbags, Electrical · 84,000 miles · OH

4 months ago my alternator went, taking with it my entire electrical system. After everything was fixed by the repair shop of my choice, the airbag light was still on and could not be reset because kia will not release the codes to do so. I took it to the dealer who inspected the vehicle and $90 later simply reset the codes to clear the light. Now I find myself with the light on again, and my 2002 kia sedona at the dealership to find out why. Of course, it cannot be as simple as the code needing to be reset, and I have been informed that there is a faulty sensor in the seatbelt mechanism that will need to be replaced. This will cost $200 + to have done. It is my understanding that this is a recurrent problem with kia sedonas and I cannot understand why it is not a recall item. My sister-in-law has had to replace theirs two times now, my father-in-law has had to replace his at least one time, and my sister-in-laws mother-in-law has had to replace hers at least twice. These are just family members, and I can only imagine how many other people are having this problem. On this site alone I have found several, not to mention other message boards showing the same complaints. At what point does a complaint like this get investigated to be recalled? This is a serious safety issue that needs to be taken care of and I implore you to investigate into this malfunction. Thank you. *tr updated 09/19/07

Filed May 2, 2007 · Airbags · 50,000 miles · FL · crash · 1 injury

The air bag did not deploy in our 2002 kia sedona.

Filed Jul 10, 2006 · Airbags, Seat belts · 88,302 miles · WA

Back in 2003, the airbag light on my van came on and would not go away. It was under warranty. The problem was a defective passenger side seat belt buckle. That was replaced. Now in 2005 the airbag light came on and would not go away again. My warranty has expired, so I tried finding out what the problem was myself. It was the same passenger side seat belt buckle. The problem was a broken wire in the harness to the sensor. The cause was a metal clip that pinches the harness, and with the movement of putting the seat belt on and off, eventually leading to the wire breakage. That I fixed myself and airbag light went out. In 2006, the airbag light came back on and would not go out. The problem now is the driver side seat belt buckle, once again a broken wire at the clip. Once again my warranty has expired so I am going to fix it myself. This kind of problem can be fixed if the clips are removed, extending the life of the sensing unit. I am sure that there are many others with that same problem. I would like to see this defect fixed.

Filed Mar 17, 2006 · Airbags, Seat belts · 70,000 miles · OH

Dt*: the contact stated the air bag warning light illuminated shortly after the vehicle was started. Previously, the vehicle was repaired under recall campaign #03v17000 regarding the seat belts. Before the recall work was completed the air bag warning light was illuminated. Once the repair was made the light went off. The contact is concerned the same seat belt problem has returned, but has not made an appointment with the dealer for inspection.