2009 Kia Sorento: airbag warning light

Filed Aug 20, 2021 · Airbags, Brakes · 140,000 miles · TX

The contact owns a 2009 Kia Sorento. The contact stated while driving out of the driveway, the warning message "ASC-OFF" appeared on the instrument panel and the vehicle inadvertently stalled. The contact stated as she turned off the vehicle, she was able to restart the vehicle and parked in the driveway. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The contact stated that the failure had been reoccurring and several warning lights including the ASC warning light, check engine warning light, and air bag passenger warning light were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who informed the contact that the VIN was included in the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 20V088000 (Electrical System, Service Brakes, Hydraulic). The contact stated that the recall repair was completed, however, the ASC warning light, the check engine warning light, and the passenger’s side air bag warning light remained illuminated. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 140,000.

Filed Feb 4, 2018 · 96,600 miles · NY

2 weeks ago my dashboard lit up with all lights while driving brakes,airbag,tire pressure,engine,swirve control,down hill, tach jumped up and down and also speedometer, loss of power like drag on engine. Made it home and shut it off and restarted 3times all lights went off except tire and airbag. Drove to dealer in morning and when I arrived only light on was airbag. They said there was a wire loose under seat? Got car back end off week.the following weekend saturday it did it again while driving all the lights and gauges but this time I went to put it in reverse and it wouldnt shift in reverse so I drove it in my drive way then put it in park and then I couldnt get out of park while it was running. I shut it off and restarted twice ,then got it in reverse to back in my garage. Sunday engine and tire and airbag light still on went to store and more lights went back on when I came home and pulled in garage put in park door locks started locking and unlocking till I shut car off. My car is one of the cars on engine recall and the dealer says it has the engine issue as it makes the noise that these cars make but when they put it on the computer for headquaters it wont make it. They have put on the computer twice and service has heard it and so have I . Each time before this happens my car seems to start running ruff. I felt that they didnt believe what I said so this time I took pictures of my dash and video recorded it on my phone they know I only have less then 3000 miles left on my 100,000 mile warranty so I feel they are pushing me off till whatever is causing this comes out of my pocket. Exactly 2 weeks from first occurence.

Filed Jan 25, 2016 · Airbags, Electrical · 87,573 miles · FL

My 2009 kia sorento (87810 miles) has had electrical problems since 2014. In sept 2014, while warranty was void due to over 60, 000 miles) I had trouble with the dashboard illumination lights when the headlights were turned on. $1,000+ dollars later, dimmer switch, instrument cluster, and rheostat circuit were repaired. In december 2015, started to happen again but now the air bag light came on and won't go off. Took in january, and $275 more, replaced dimmer switch again and cleaned the connection to air bag sensor. Three days later, the air bag light is on again. Further inspection and it is determined the the "ocs" sensor needs to be replaced to the tune of $1900 for parts and $200 for labor.

Filed May 21, 2015 · Airbags · 118,000 miles · MI

Passenger side, front, airbag indicator works only some of the time with adult passenger.

Filed Jan 12, 2011 · Airbags · TX

2009 kia sorento. Consumer states that passenger side airbag light indicated the airbag was disabled. The dealer told consumer that his wife didn't weigh enough for the airbag system to register.

Filed Oct 18, 2010 · Airbags · 7,253 miles · TX

Tl*the contact owns a 2009 kia sorento. The contact stated that the air bag light illuminated when someone was seated in the passenger seat and would not turn off until the vehicle was shut off. The contact called the manufacturer who advised him to take the vehicle to the dealership for a repair. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealership where the air bag sensor was replaced but the failure continued. The vehicle had not been repaired successfully. The current mileage was approximately 9,000. The failure mileage was 7,253.

Filed Mar 23, 2010 · Airbags · 700 miles · AZ

Tl*the contact owns a 2009 kia sorento. The contact stated that when the passenger seat was occupied by an adult, the air bag warning light indicated that the front passenger side air bag was off. The dealer stated that the passenger was seated in the vehicle incorrectly and could not duplicate the failure. The contact was concerned that the manufacturer did not want to admit fault to the failure and was concerned with the overall safety of the vehicle. If involved in a crash, the contact was concerned that the air bags would not deploy. The failure mileage was 700 and the current mileage was unknown. Updated 05/11/10.

Filed Nov 30, 2009 · Airbags, Seats · 8,000 miles · CA

We have been having a problem with the occupant classification system on our 2008 kia sorento. The system is deactivated when there is an adult passenger in the front seat.. The car has been in for repair four times. The passenger seat has been replaced and the computer has been reprogrammed. At this time the dealer has informed us that kia tech line has determined that the system is working as designed and there are no further repairs that can be performed. We have followed all procedures outlined in the owners manual and still the system does not accurately register a passenger in the seat. With the "passenger air bag light off" lit, the air bag will not deploy and protect the passenger in the event of an accident.

Filed Jul 14, 2009 · Airbags · 17,863 miles · FL

Since january 2009 we have been fighting with kia motors because my passenger airbag light will not activate when someone is seated in the seat. All kia has done is update the vehicles computer system, which hasn't worked. They have issued a safety recall on this problem, but they refuse to fix it saying that the vehicle is operating as it was designed to do. My problem is that my vehicle is now unsafe for me to drive with a passenger. I have brought my vehicle to them 12 times about this problem. The better business bureau has told me there is nothing they can do for me, even though it is under warranty. Kia has offered me $1500.00 to go away. I refused. I want this safety issue fixed.