The contact owns a 2003 Kia Sedona. The contact stated while driving 40 MPH, the steering wheel became difficult to steer. The contact pulled over and left the vehicle. The contact returned 2 days later and drove the vehicle home. The contact stated that the check engine, brakes and air bag warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed. The manufacturer was informed of the failure and confirmed that the VIN was not under recall. The failure mileage was approximately 113,000. THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE LOST POWER STEERING AND THE BRAKES LOCKED UP. Dealer/manufacturer was contacted but no open recalls.*JB Consumer stated in addition to the prior issues has airbag lights on and brakes that lock up in the rain. Power steering was repaired but still having problems.
2003 Kia Sedona: airbag warning light
15 of the 163 complaints about the 2003 Kia Sedona describe airbag warning light.
- owner complaints
- 15
- of this car's complaints
- 9%
- typical mileage
- 96,000
- recalls
- 0
Airbag warning light by model year
What owners say
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.
The air bag light cam on and is still on. This air bag needs to be replaced....updated 11/04/15
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.
I bought a 2003 sedona used in 2007 with about 50000 miles and have nothing but problems ever since. 1st in 7/08 I went to a local shop (not kia) because my engine seemed very loud. The mechanic told me I needed new motor mounts n that it was kind of unusual for a car to need them so soon. I did call kia n ask them about this and was basically told to bad for you. So I had them fixed ($556.36). Not even a few weeks later my AC was blowing hot. Same mechanic told me my AC was out n that one of the hoses needed replaced. Had to wait a few years but had it replaced ($1050.72). Had my 1st brake job done in 2008 ever since I've had to have my brakes replace 2-3 yearly plus had to have new calipers. No one can tell me way the breakpads wear out so quickly. I dont drive a unusual amount. I've had to replace 2 interior door handle and now have a broken exterior handle. My air bag light stays on while I drive which scares me reading others airbag stories. When I try to fill my car with gas the pump will click off after a dollar or 2 like its full but its not. And just a week or so ago I was ob the highway with the cruuse control on all of a sudden I smelt this overpowering smell of gas. I pulled over and checked but didnt see anything wrong. Continued driving again smelled gas tried turning off the AC didnt help. Tried turning off the cruise control the smell instantly stopped. I hope that something can b done to help me and the others with kias. I have some of my repair paperwork. If you have questions for me please call me.
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.
Tl*the contact owns a 2003 kia sedona. While driving at an unknown speed, the air bag indicator illuminated. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer and they changed the seat belt buckles on the driver and passenger seats. There was an inner connection with the circuits, which caused the air bag indicator to illuminate. The failure mileage was 98,000. Updated 05/06/09. *lj updated 05/07/09.
My 2003 kia sedona air bag light kept coming on told kia dealer about it they refused to do anything for it. Said was not a problem. Upon a accident the pass. Airbag deployed with know one in the seat or any item in the seat it deployed so hard that it tore the sun visor off its arm and turned it into a projectile.
Tl*the contact owns a 2003 kia sedona. While driving 25 MPH, the vehicle failed to brake at a safe distance. The vehicle was taken to the dealer several times to replace the brake pads and the rotor. The dealer stated that the contact is driving the vehicle improperly and causing the brakes to wear out. The contact stated that the air bag indicator does not appear on the dashboard. The current mileage is 100,000 and failure mileage was 96,283.
Dt*: the contact stated the air bag warning light illuminated constantly while the engine was running. The vehicle was taken to a private repair shop, where the mechanic was unable to determine the problem.
Car has been huge headache bought new in 2003 has been towed twice for leaking coolant lines that rusted out. Last time was on vacation kia has not returned on phone call or e-mail as it cost me 300 dollars and car is under bumper to bumper warranty has 34k miles . Drivers door handle broke and airbag light was on fixed by dealer. One brake pad lining fell off at 25k miles replaced myself. Most important we had a rear tire blow out at 60 MPH in three lanes of traffic. Tire shredded apart with 28k miles and was new york inspected 2 months earlier. Other back tire bubbled out on one side and made the car shudder. Replaced tires myself but please investigate this car now I am really worried after reading about the airbags not deploying.
Dt: while driving the air bag light came on. Consumer took car to dealer who performed a diagnostic test which showed a faulty sensor within the air bag. Dealer ordered a new air bag sensor. Consumer waited 3 weeks for this to be delivered. Dealer said there was no chance the air bag could deploy as it was simply inactive. On june 17, 2005 the buckle was replaced, and the air bag light went off and no longer illuminated. On august 13, 2005, the air bag light came on again. Took vehicle back to dealer ,who noted the air bag sensor was not working and again had to wait for the part to come in. *ak
Related recalls
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Questions about the 2003 Kia Sedona airbag light
Is airbag warning light a common problem on the 2003 Kia Sedona?
15 of 163 owner complaints about the 2003 Kia Sedona (9%) mention airbag warning light. The model year with the most reports is 2006.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2003 Kia Sedona?
There is no recall or service bulletin for this area of the car on record.
Other symptoms on the 2003 Kia Sedona
Fire or smoke 16No deployment 10Seat belt 9Door locks 8Check engine light 5Tire blowout 5
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