2003 Kia Sedona airbags problems

Filed Jun 12, 2017 · Airbags · 163,511 miles · FL · 6 injuries

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 kia sedona. While driving 2 MPH, the passenger side air bag deployed without warning or impact. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. There was no crash or fire. The driver sustained cuts on the face and arms. The passenger sustained shrapnel in the right eye with bruising, along with glass in her face and hair. The four passengers in the rear sustained ringing in the ears. The ambulance provided routine assistance, but medical attention was not provided. A police report was filed (case number: 15-1706-00760). The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was taken to the contact's residence. The failure mileage was 163,511.

Filed Dec 30, 2015 · Airbags · 80,000 miles · IL · crash

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 kia sedona. While driving approximately 40 MPH, the vehicle crashed into a deer and caused significant damage to the front end. During the crash, the air bags did not deploy. There were no injuries and a police report was not filed. The cause of the failure was not diagnosed or repaired. The VIN was invalid. The failure mileage was 80,000.

Filed Sep 21, 2015 · Airbags · 132,000 miles · DC

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 kia sedona. The contact stated that while in park and starting the vehicle, the air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 132,000.

Filed Jul 23, 2015 · Airbags · FL

The air bag light cam on and is still on. This air bag needs to be replaced....updated 11/04/15

Filed Apr 3, 2015 · Airbags · 120,000 miles · IL · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 kia sedona. The contact stated that while driving 65 MPH, the air bag deployed independently. As a result, the windshield shattered. The contact sustained two broken fingers that required medical attention. The vehicle was taken to a dealer. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 120,000.

Filed Nov 19, 2014 · Airbags · 101,934 miles · IN

My airbag lite has been turning off and on at different times..eg. Lite turns on and is on for about 15 to 20 seconds then turns off. Now, 11/17/2014 when I started to drive it, the light went on and has stayed on ever since when the ignition is on. I wanted to take it to the dealership where I purchased the car new but they are out of business. Today on fox news I head where they are having some trouble with seat belts on different cars. Would like to know what I should do. I love the car and want to keep it. I haven't had any problem with it. It has been great!! Please advise me what I should do. Thank you. Respectfully, [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed Mar 24, 2014 · Airbags, Seat belts · 136,000 miles · OR

I bought a used 2003 kia sedona with 136000 miles. The day after purchasing the vehicle, the SRS indicator light started staying lit on the dash. My mechanic found that the code was b1513, which indicated a problem with the passenger seat belt buckle (female end). They ordered that part new from kia and replaced it (for a cost of $238). The indicator light did not display for about three weeks when it went on again. This time, the codes were b1511 and b1513, which indicates problems with both the diver and passenger buckles. My mechanic believes it is a wiring issue, and at this point we are not replacing the seatbelts, because I have no way of knowing that it would really resolve the issue. The cost to replace the SRS wiring is prohibitive (over $1000). I feel very unsafe in this vehicle, as no one can say for sure that my airbags will still deploy in case of an accident. It is very disappointing because the vehicle still drives very well. Kia should be more proactive about replacing/repairing faulty SRS components, even in older vehicles.

Filed Jun 12, 2013 · Airbags · 73,000 miles · NJ

Srs light stays-on caused by broken seat-belt buckle wiring under passenger and driver seats. Buckle sensor wiring is vulnerable to shearing and damage as any of both seats is adjusted back and forth. New parts cost more than $300, plus labor. After repairs, the SRS can be reset only at the dealership ($120 min, additional). This is a manufacturer design flaw.

Filed Apr 10, 2012 · Airbags, Seat belts · MO

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 kia sedona. The contact stated that the seat belt on the passenger?s side third row seat seized and would not release the passenger. The seat belt had to be cut from around the passenger. In addition, the contact stated that the seat belt for the third row seat on the driver?s side recently failed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who replaced the seat belt. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was unknown and the current mileage was 100,000. Updated 06/06/12 *bf the consumer has stated that only the first seat belt was replaced not the second. The air bag light its on. Updated 06/07/12

Filed Sep 20, 2010 · Airbags · AL · crash · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 kia sedona. The contact stated that she fell asleep behind the wheel while driving at an unknown speed, which resulted in the vehicle crashing into a tree. The contact struck the front windshield and sustained severe head injuries. The contact's seat belt was secured and when her body lunged forward, the seat belt webbing movement caused burns to the shoulder and chest area. The air bags failed to deploy upon impact. A police report was available. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The VIN was unavailable. The failure and current mileage was unknown.