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2004 Kia Sorento airbags problems

14 complaints (6% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 115,000. 6 crashes reported.

owner complaints
14
of this car's complaints
6%
typical mileage
115,000
crashes
6
recalls
0

Which part fails

  • Frontal
    2
  • Side/window
    1

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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Kia Sorento airbags problems in other years

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Specific symptoms reported on the 2004 Kia Sorento airbags

Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.

Airbag light 5

Related recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

What 2004 Kia Sorento owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Aug 31, 2019 · Airbags, Seat belts · WA

"takata recall" I bought this car just recently and the drivers side air bag stays on all the time there have been recalls but not on my car is it safe to drive this like this or is it dangerous and the factory should send out a recall on this right !

Filed Aug 29, 2019 · Airbags · WA

Takata recall air bag light is on the dash can I get this replaced for no charge light stays on all the time.

Filed Nov 30, 2015 · Airbags, Lights · 115,000 miles · VA

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 kia sorento. The contact stated that while going through inspection, the air bag warning light illuminated continuously. In addition, the rear brake light failed to operate. The vehicle was not diagnosed. The contact stated that the brake lights were repaired; however, the air bag was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 115,000.

Filed Nov 27, 2015 · Airbags · VA

My air bag light turned on. It turned on just under a 100,000 miles. I looked around on line and alot of people are complaininf about this same issue with the same make and year. It will not pass inspection because of it and that it will cost me at least $200 to fix it.

Filed Mar 31, 2014 · Airbags · 130,000 miles · TX · crash · 5 injuries

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 kia sorento. The contact stated that while driving approximately 35 MPH, another vehicle crashed into the contact's vehicle. The vehicle was flipped by the force of the impact. The front and side air bags failed to deploy. The driver sustained injuries to the back, neck, hips and eyes. The front passenger sustained a head contusion, injuries to the shoulder, hips, legs and back, in addition to internal bruising. Additionally, there were three small children who were seated in the rear that sustained head injuries and abrasions. A police report was filed of the incident. The vehicle was neither diagnosed nor repaired to determine the cause of the air bag failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 130,000.

Filed Jan 13, 2014 · Airbags, Electrical · 120,000 miles · HI

Battery was low and then the air bag warning light was on. The battery was replaced and the light still on. Looking online and find out this issue is typical on all kia sorentos. Wondering why this issue is not being recall. Called dealer and they mentioned that a $130 diagnose test needs to be paid in order to know what is the problem.

Filed Aug 28, 2011 · Airbags · 63,899 miles · PR · crash · 1 injury

While approaching to an intersection the kia crash the front left side to the back of a land rover, and despite the big impact and damages the air bags didn't opened endangered the life of my daughter. I have photos of the big impact as of the fact that the air bags didn't opened.

Filed Mar 23, 2011 · Airbags, Electrical · FL

I bought a 2004 kia sorento in 2006 finished paying for it in 2010,over the years I have had to change the lights so many times I cant count,I have had topaint it twice,then the driving shaft broke,the compressor was changed twice, the cd player works on and off the air bags light came on and stayed for months on end the engine light does the same and most recently there is smoke coming from the engine, I am having to stop park and let it cool off before continuing on my journey, at the moment I got scared and I now I have my vehicle parked at home because I am scared to drive it, it is a shame and I am very upset. Is there anyone out there who is trying to do something about these problems us consumers are having? I own my vehicle and has a clean title and would like to trade in or sell but with all these problems how can I pass it on to someone else? I am asking someone from kia to do the responsible thing and give us some answers before someone loses their life,that is if it hasn't happened already. Don't let this be toyota.

Filed Sep 17, 2010 · Airbags · WA · crash

2004 kia sorento. Rollover. Kia says that the air bags are turned off in a roll over not when hit on the side! What good are they than? This information is not given when the kias are purchased.... Research needs to be done for how often it occurs and that there may be more rollovers than side impatcts, why they rollover soo many times, and that there are many complaints for other kias that the airbags have not deployed in crashes. Consequences were that the driver died this time due to the air bags did not deploy! There was only one person the driver in the kia, the crash was when the vehicle hit the rock and than the ground 15 times.

Filed Apr 30, 2010 · Airbags · 130,000 miles · GA · crash · 2 injuries

The side airbags on our 2004 kia sorento did not deploy in a side impact with a utility (electric) pole. Car slid from road in a sudden hail storm and slid passenger side into the pole. Speed when control of car was lost, approx 45 MPH. The impact broke the pole into 4 pieces and totaled the car. The impact was in the rear passenger side door, just infront of the right rear tire. The damage to the car went all the way to the frame.

Questions about the 2004 Kia Sorento airbags

Does the 2004 Kia Sorento have airbags problems?

Owners have filed 14 complaints about the airbags of the 2004 Kia Sorento, 6% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 2004 Kia Sorento airbags problems start?

The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 115,000 miles.

Was there a recall on the 2004 Kia Sorento airbags?

There is no recall for this problem on this model year.

What year does the Kia Sorento have bad airbags?

The Kia Sorento model years with the most airbags complaints are 2011 (183 complaints), 2012 (81 complaints) and 2008 (66 complaints).

Other 2004 Kia Sorento problems

Engine 92Transmission 40Suspension 30Body 28Electrical 28Steering 24Fuel system 14Lights 14Brakes 11Acceleration 7Tires 4Visibility 3Driver assistance 2Wheels 2Seat belts 1Seats 1

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