2006 Kia Sorento airbags problems

Filed Aug 8, 2022 · Airbags · 98,000 miles · IL

The contact owns a 2006 Kia Sorento. The contact stated that he purchased the vehicle with the passenger's side air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the passenger's side seat sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 98,000.

Filed Jun 24, 2021 · Airbags · 162,000 miles · KY · crash · fire · 1 injury

The contact owned a 2006 Kia Sorento. The contact stated that while driving at 15 - 20 mph, the steering wheel seized and the brakes failed when depressed which caused the vehicle to fall over a 25 ft. cliff and flip 3 times after hitting the ground. All of the air bags failed to deploy. The contact saw that there was smoke coming from under the hood and exited the vehicle. The contact was taken to the hospital by a family member and the vehicle was towed to a tow yard. No police report was filed. The dealer and manufacturer were not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 162,000.

Filed May 23, 2018 · Airbags · 167,000 miles · TX · crash · 3 injuries

Takara recall I was is a wreak and got hit on the driver front side of my vehicle and none of my air bags went off. I was turning on the the highway going about 15 MPH and the other vehicle was going about 60 MPH.

Filed Mar 30, 2016 · Airbags, Steering · 89,000 miles · TX

I was driving on the highway and the brake light & battery light came on . The engine sounded rough , when I went to pull of the highway , I had no power steering

Filed Sep 20, 2015 · Airbags · 196,000 miles · CA · crash · 3 injuries

Was involved in head on collision with other vehicle riving at approximately same speed. Had a passenger in vehicle. Neither driver or passenger airbag deployed. Although injuries were minimal this is very concerning, especially as I just purchased another kia vehicle.

Filed Dec 15, 2014 · Airbags, Electrical · 6,700 miles · TX

Panel dash lights intermediately dim, low headlights and back running light bulbs burn out constantly, license plate light bulbs burnt out and melted in casing, passenger air bag indicator light comes on when passenger is seated stating it is off. Powered door locks do not work most of the time - push power lock button or by key and still won't lock, keyless remotes don't work even after replacement of new batteries.

Filed Dec 8, 2014 · Airbags, Seats · 105,280 miles · SC

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 kia sorento. While driving at various speeds, the air bag light illuminated on the instrument panel. The dealer diagnosed that the passenger seat sensor mat needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 105,280.

Filed Dec 5, 2014 · Airbags, Brakes · 117,000 miles · MD

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 kia sorento. The contact stated that the brake lights would sporadically illuminate. The independent mechanic replaced the brake lights. In addition, the air bag warning lights remained illuminated. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 117,000.

Filed Nov 14, 2014 · Airbags · 83,000 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 kia sorento. The contact stated that the air bag warning lights remained illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 83,000. Updated 12/19/14*cn the consumer stated the manufacturer advised the vehicle's VIN number was not included in the recall therefore refusing to repair the vehicle. Updated 5/29/2015

Filed Nov 14, 2014 · Airbags · 40,000 miles · FL

"passenger side airbag off" warning light comes on intermittantly when there is a passenger in the front passenger seat. Also the red air bag warning light is on constantly when there is a passenger in the front passenger seat. There is a recall for this very problem on 06 and 07 sorentos made after june 06 but my kia was made prior to this date and is not included in the recall. I am afraid for the safety of any passenger in this seat and feel it should be covered by the recall. I took it to kia and was told there was no recall for this but now I find out there certainly is but they still are refusing to repair it free of charge.