Airbag light is on and i need to know if that is a recall since there was a recall for many makes of cars due to air bags.
2011 Kia Sorento airbags complaints
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My 2011 Kia Sorento caught fire while parked outside in parking lot overnight while I slept the police an fire department said my vin had two active recalls on it it started fire on its own without even being driven now I’m out of a car
The air bag warning lamp is on caused by the malfunction of the clock spring in the steering wheel. None of the functions on the steering wheel work as well due to this malfunction. The air bag according to multiple sites may deploy at any given time
Time chain tensioner is faulty and camshafts have been updated the 2011 model. I just purchased a 2011 Sorrento Ex and it will cost 5000 to do the upgrade. The air bag has caused problems in the electrical systems of the horn. This cost 400 to replace airbag.
The car will not always go in park and will click into gear a few seconds afterwards. The car rolled out of my driveway in reverse and caused over 5000.00 dollars in damages. Also the seat settings will get stuck moving and not moving. The air bag light is also on and the fuel cap sticks and won't open unless forced opened
Airbag light stays on and the controls on steering wheel don't work
Part failure. Electronic control module for air bag. Air bag warning lamp illuminated and remain lit on dash. Local autopartsO’reilleys on board diagnostic tool reads two codes. B1620 internal fault- replace SRSCM and B1764 body sensor MAT defect. This Kia Sorento has had several repairs done via KIA recall and safety campaigns. 2017 clean and seal and or replace rear wheel speed sensor housing … could AND did illuminate ESC ABS and HILL Climb on dash… vehicle operated in southern Louisiana . Air Bag warning lamp. 10/10/2019, 147716 miles . Code found at Kia performing clock spring assembly warranty extension code for high resistance. Replaced clockspring and cleared code. High resistance is Key at this time. Also the cruise control began to function properly after the lamp turned off. May 28 kia letter concerning newly developed computer software for ECU, engine control unit. Repaired July 28 2021. June 2016, August 2019, Kia Sorento airbag clock spring assembly warranty extension. Air bag illumination. These letters state the warranty extension will be 15 years and subsequent air bag illumination will be diagnosed at no charge for 15 years. Yet I have two codes, return to Kia to validate and am charged for diagnostic as well, the air bag lamp still illuminated. Explained I need NEW SRS module at cost of estimated $1200. Vehicle does not communicate with SRSCM. Recommend replace the airbag control module I ask, is it ossicle with NEW updated ECu as well as prolonged Air bag illuminated due to HIGH resistance from clock spring malfunctioning, could this feedback and prolonged exposure cause the airbag co trip module to malfunction ? Airbags are a safety issue. The electronics should not falter .
Airbag light ... Front driver airbag fault / curtain airbag fault
The contact owned a 2011 Kia Sorento. The contact stated while driving at 25 mph, a UPS truck veered off into her lane causing the contact to crash her vehicle into a curb. The contact stated that the next morning, she saw that her vehicle was leaking an immense amount of oil. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The air bags did not deploy. A police report was not filed. The vehicle was taken to a repair shop where it was diagnosed with nothing needing to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact then stated while driving at 55 mph, the vehicle stalled and the contact saw smoke emerging from the engine compartment. Upon exiting the vehicle, the contact opened the hood to fire behind the engine. There were no injuries. The air bags did not deploy. The fire department was contacted but did not extinguish the fire. A police report was not filed. The vehicle was towed back to the repair shop. The repair shop informed the contact that they do not specialize in fires and the vehicle was towed to a local dealer. The vehicle was then diagnosed with the engine needing to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure and informed the contact that they could not assist. The failure mileage was 132,685. The consumer stated the dealer was ceased by Federal Agents for selling vehicles with damaged parts and finance companies fraudulent withdrawal money from the consumer and other accounts.
Kia motors sent a letter about 2011-2015 sorento occupant detection system (ODS) Sensor pads new vehicle limited warranty extension If the airbag warring light is on the airbag system is not functioning properly, it may or may not deploy in an accident(which should be considered a safety issue) I have already had the diagnostic done by my dealer who said the problem is covered by the warranty but because my car is salvaged which makes it not apply for warranties does the fact that my airbags may or may not deploy not seem like a safety issue?
The airbag light will not go off whenever the ignition is on and vehicle is running.
The passenger airbag light came on for no reason. I got the code pulled at a local shop for free thankfully. The code was b1764 ocs mat defect. Now because it failed for no reason I have no airbags at all. From other people's complaints it can cost $1,000 to $3,000 to fix. Awesome. I really loved my sorrento too.
Oil pressure sensor went out then oil was thrown out all over engine and under carriage, while driving down the road with no heads up. This happened twice ( 2 different times) in three years and this isn't conceded a fire issue. 7/4/2016 first time, then 7/22/2019
A month ago while driving home from a day of shopping and the drivers side air bag light came on. I checked the wires underneath the drivers seat to make sure everything was still connected the light stays on. The engine light came on just yesterday 12.5.2020. Stays on will not shut off. I checked the gas cap to make sure it was tight then went to auto zone so they could use their dtc. (the clerk put an estimate of miles on my paperwork as he did not go outside to get actual milage.)the code was obd2. I was due for a oil change and transmission flush. I got those repaired but still have issues with the light. The paperwork states error code read p0014 exhaust camshaft position timing over advanced bank 1 indicates that the bank 1 exhaust camshaft position timing was advanced beyond limits for a predetermined. Of time. The only thing I noticed was that I didn't even have the heat on and there was nice amount of heat coming through the vents but the heat dial was on the off position. The instrument panel.
Air bag light stays on after battery replacement. Dealer wants over 1200.00 to repair.
The air bag light turned on with our any reason. Car won't acelerate, stop and get speed in unsafe wait on the highway.
Drive side airbag light came on and now steering controls are not working. Kia dealer stated its the air bag control module that is faulty
My vehicle's airbag sensor comes on and doesn't go off .
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 kia sorento. The contact stated that while on route to bald hill kia located at 1021 bald hill rd, warwick, ri 02886 to have an unstated recall repair performed, the passenger's side air bag warning light illuminated. The contact was informed that the air bag needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but offered no assistance. The approximate failure mileage 90,000.
Air bag light came on for no reason and will not shut off. I did troubleshoot according to the manual that came with my vehicle. The light still did not shut off. My guess is that it has malfunctioned. Looking on line other people with the same year kia are having the same problem. Vehicle was stationary when it came on as well as when I was driving on the highway and city streets.
The air bag light is on and will not go off. There is nothing in the passenger seat and it does not go away when turning the car off and back on. This means that+s the airbags will not deploy in the casebook of an accident which is a hazard.
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 kia sorento. The contact stated that at vehicle start-up, the air bag waring light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to serra trussville kia located at (5009 brooke's crossing blvd, birmingham, al 35235) to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the passenger's side seat sensor and read driver's side impact sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 146,000.
My ABS, airbag light is on before. After replacing the clock spring the lights are still on, and also both my back seat belts will not go down. The car has not been in any accidents
There was a replacement of the passenger cv axle. It was aftermarket and not oem. I had to replace the front low beam wiring harness and bulbs at my own cost twice. Once in florida and another in my home state. Also the passenger side airbag light isn't working properly. They sent me the recalls on both. Then proceeded to say that the recall for the airbag light is under recall. Also if I could not get or find my receipts from the mechanic shop. I would not get reimbursed. Kia has been knowing about this problem for years! On top of the cv axle this is too much. It is damaging my transmission as we speak. My brakes are very spongey.
Airbag light for passenger is on. Also the back right passenger door won't open from the outside or inside. Door not locked and child lock is off.
The airbag light came on when the vehicle was in motion. When able to safely pull over to the a parking lot the vehicle was shut off and turned back on. The light stayed on.
All steering wheel function have stop working including horn. Radio, cruise and blue tooth controls. During a trip on the high way
My airbag light came on and never went out. It is my understanding that while this light is lit, my airbags will not deploy. I see that this is a common problem with kia vehicles. Please issue a recall!!
My air bag light is on with code b1764. Air bag light is on all the time. This means that I have no air bag deployment in case of an accident leaving my family in danger of injury or death in case of an accident. This is a safety issue that has a considerable amount of complaints and should be recalled.
Ocs may defected. Had it scanned and code b1764
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