Tl* the contact owns a 2007 kia sorento. The contact stated that the air bag warning light illuminated as the contact sat in the seat. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer were contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 81,200.
2007 Kia Sorento: airbag warning light
25 of the 154 complaints about the 2007 Kia Sorento describe airbag warning light.
- owner complaints
- 25
- of this car's complaints
- 16%
- typical mileage
- 14,000
- recalls
- 1
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall and 1 service bulletin for this area of the car. See below
Airbag warning light by model year
What owners say
Takata recall. Air bag light on dash stays on at all times and "passenger air bag on/off" indicator indicates off, even when an adult is sitting in the passenger seat. Additionally, horn won't blow at times.
Front passenger airbag light is always on , I purchased this car last 2016 and when I checked for recalls said nothing pending but this issue its been always since I bought it ,sometimes light goes blinking,vehicle is in use ,called kia and they said this car was already checked for that recall .recall # sc076a
Passenger air bag light is on. The dealer said that the passenger seat air bag sensor needs replacement. I have been reading many others are experiencing this problem which could cause the air bag may deploy unexpectedly or not even at all. The dealer said my car does not fall under some recall with the same problem for different production dates. The dealer was quick to say t would cost around $2000.00 to fix this. Called kia and they said it is not a safety issue they worry about. Scary it is an air bag fault. I have been going back in forth with dealer and corporate for assistance but there is no help and I found this site searching and hope you can help not just me but all the others out there having the same problem
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 kia sorento. The contact stated that the front passenger side door was jammed and the air bag warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 90,000.
I received a recall notice on my 2007 kia sorento to have the clock spring replaced. Prior to taking the carto the dealer the airbag warning light came on. I took the car to the franklin tn dealership assuming the light was caused by the clock spring recall. The tech informed me that it was caused by the ocs mat in the passenger seat and it could be fixed for $2,200+. He also said that I did not need a clock spring. When I checked on the clock spring recall I see my car now has no recalls active. With the same ocs mat problem being covered on the spectra model I feel the sorento should also be included in the extended coverage.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 kia sorento. While driving 15 MPH, the air bag warning light illuminated. The failure occurred constantly. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the passenger sensor mat failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 59,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 kia sorento. The contact stated that the driver and the passenger side air bag warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was not available.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 kia sorento. While driving 10 MPH, the driver side air bag warning indicator illuminated. The failure occurred numerous times and was similar to the failure listed in the federal safety agency campaign number: 11v473000 (air bags). The dealer stated that the sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 125,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 kia sorento. While driving approximately 45 MPH, the passenger side air bag warning indicator illuminated. The failure occurred intermittently at various speeds. The dealer could not diagnose the cause of the failure. The manufacturer was not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 2,000.
The air bag light on my 2007 kia sorento remains illuminated while driving the car. Upon further investigation I found there was a recall from kia motors sc076a and also from the federal safety agency #11v473000 to replace the sensor. I took the vehicle to hart kia in salem virginia to have this recall and another recall for brake lights repaired. The dealership repaired the brake issue but told me that my car was not recalled for the passenger air bag sensor and a new seat would cost $1,300.00. I called kia motors and filed a claim because my vehicle was manufactured between june 15, 2006 and november 27, 2007. Kia motors and the dealership said they would pay for the seat itself but I would have to pay for the labor. When I asked why I should have to pay for a recall item I was told by both parties that it was not their fault.I did not manufacture the car, I purchased their product. Kia motors should be responsible for the part and the labor, since they installed faulty parts when the car was manufactured. They paid for the part and labor on the brake recall, they can not be selective when repairing recalls. They manufactured the car so they should pay 100% of the repair bill it makes me wonder how many people actually had to pay $1,300.00 for a recall..
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 kia sorento. The contact stated while starting the vehicle, the air bag warning indicator remained illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The technician diagnosed that the occupant position detection system sensor was defective and needed to be replaced. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the defect. The approximate failure mileage was 93,000.
Service bulletins that may apply
Related recalls
Air bags: frontal: sensor/control module-inactive
- What is wrong
- Kia is recalling certain model year 2007-2008 sorento passenger cars manufactured from june 15, 2006 through november 27, 2007. The front passenger air bag may be turned off when an adult is in the passenger seat. The front passenger air bag is designed to be turned off in limited circumstances including when children and small adults are seated in the front passenger seat, there is a child restraint in that seat or the seat is not occupied. The vehicle's occupant classification system (ocs), which classifies the occupant in the front passenger seat, may misclassify an adult passenger as a child or child seat and improperly turn off the passenger side air bag. When the air bag is deactivated the "passenger air bag off" light will illuminate on the center instrument panel.
- Risk
- The passenger side air bag is turned off when the ocs misclassifies an adult passenger. With the front passenger airbag off, the front passenger will not have the protection of the passenger air bags in some frontal collisions, thus increasing the risk of occupant injury.
- Remedy
- Kia will update the programming in the sorento ocs control module at no charge. The recall remedy is currently available under service campaign sc076. Owners may contact kia customer service at 1‑800‑333‑4542.
Recall number 11V473000 · Recall details
Questions about the 2007 Kia Sorento airbag light
Is airbag warning light a common problem on the 2007 Kia Sorento?
25 of 154 owner complaints about the 2007 Kia Sorento (16%) mention airbag warning light. The model year with the most reports is 2011.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2007 Kia Sorento?
There is 1 recall and 1 service bulletin for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 2007 Kia Sorento
Check engine light 15Jerking 10Loss of power 8Adaptive cruise 7No deployment 6Door locks 6Fire or smoke 5Stalling 5
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