The airbag light came on randomly and has not shut off for several years. I was told by a dealership that it could cost a few thousand dollars to fix. This is obviously very dangerous and that terrifying that it could be set off at any time for no reason or even worse not at all. After seeing so many complaints about this issue why hasn't this been addressed or recalled?
2011 Kia Sorento airbags complaints
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The passenger airbag light stays on while their is a passenger in the car with their seatbelt is on while the vechicle is being operated.
I have been a kia customer for over 7 years and are on our third vehicle from them. Traded my kia forte for 2011 sorento in 2016. It has had a lot of issues with the electrical system and it cost $1,200 to fix it. Recently on jan 25th my timing chain broke and also ruined the engine. Now told that I need new engine for $5.100. I have learned of many recalls on sorento engine motor but starting for the year 2012.
Airbag light came on randomly. Has not shut off.
Steering wheel controls for radio/phone quit working and the airbag light came on. No accident etc, just quit working.
(1)transmission got stuck in 2nd gear while driving on the highway. Transmission would "jump" every time the car hit 50mhp. Could not replicate after sitting in driveway overnight. (2)ABS light is constantly on-told it is a clock spring. Kia not worried about it. (3) doors stick-drivers door will lock itself and cannot open from outside. This happened 3x while car is running and I exited to get mail. Front passenger will not close- have to knock handle to close. (4)backup camera intermittent. (5)bluetooth does not pair with phone-intermittent. (6) gas door sticks- must hit release button dozens of times before it opens. (7) tire pressure guages broken.
Air bag light has been on for about a year, dealership did not know how to fix problem and told me it was a part of a recall issue but was never fixed. Last month my engine locked up on me while driving on highway, upon my husband and police getting there to assist, I was informed that there was no oil in my reservoir, my husband bought oil only to return and notice that drain plug was not in place, engine is burnt up and my insurance neither dealership where truck was serviced wants to assist me with cost! I don't have $7,752 for a new engine!
My 2011 kia sorento is accident-free. When the mileage was at about 85,000, the air bag light turned on when I started the car one day, and has stayed lit when the car is running ever since. Around the same mileage, I noticed that the passenger air bag "off" light is sometimes lit when there is an adult passenger, and it is sometimes not lit when no passenger is in the passenger seat. From what I read online, this is a known issue that is expensive to fix (the clock spring electrical assembly and the passenger occupant sensor mat or entire passenger seat needs replacement). It looks like kia had a recall on this same issue for the 2007-8 kia rondo and the 2006-8 kia optima; this should be a recall for the 2011 kia sorento. I will get this repair completed since it is an obviously unsafe defect - I read many consumer complaints about air bags failing to deploy in an accident.
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 kia sorento. While driving various speeds, the air bag warning indicator illuminated. The contact was concerned that the air bag might deploy. The vehicle was taken to balise kia (located at 603 riverdale st, west springfield, ma 01089, (413) 316-1500) where it was diagnosed that the passenger seat air bag sensor failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired due to the repair fees. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and opened case number: 12933624. The approximate failure mileage was 88,000.
Air bag light stays on all the time it seams there are numerous complaint about this issue ive already read about 20 posted on the internet. The safety issue is when the light is on the air bag system is not functional. The light turns on when I star the car then goes of for 2 seconds and stays on all the time until I shut down the car. Ive done all the quick checks like lose connections to no avail. On line the most common problem seams to in the passenger side sensor mat. I problem that cost around $2000 to have fixed. I feel the problem is safety related and the manufacturer is responsible for this issue
Srs light on, replace entire passenger seat $3000. No accident air bags never deployed, car stationary light comes on yet passenger in seat sensor works
Airbag sensor came on despite no accident and hasn't gone away. No damage or hits to my vehicle to cause any malfunction.
"takata recall" my air bag light will not shut off even when I have my seat belt buckled! I'm so worried over this! It's my only vehicle that I drive around with my children in it! Why isn't this being recalled!? Doesn't matter of I'm driving or in park. Noticed around 75000 miles
Air bag light stays on all the time it seams there are numerous complaint about this issue ive already read about 20 posted on the internet. The safety issue is when the light is on the air bag system is not functional. The light turns on when I star the car then goes of for 2 seconds and stays on all the time until I shut down the car. Ive done all the quick checks like lose connections to no avail. On line the most common problem seams to in the passenger side sensor mat. I problem that cost around $2000 to have fixed. I feel the problem is safety related and the manufacturer is responsible for this issue
At 106,000 miles, the airbag alert light came on. Took it to be looked at. Code reader stated that the ocs mat on the passenger side was bad. Quotes $2,000 to completely replace seat.
Abs light came on around 120,000 miles. Believe it is causing issues for steering wheel controls. Light will not turn off. Clock spring sensor bad. Repairs estimated at $2,000. This is a safety issue, will air bags deploy at all???? Why is this not recalled??? Read many complaints of the same issue.
Dashboard continuously illuminates that there is a problem with the vehicles air bags. Light is on when the ignition is on or the engine is on. There are no problems driving he vehicle but unsure if airbag will deploy if I am in an accident.
The SRS light came on while driving
Takata recall - my 2011 kia sorrento air bag has stopped working and stays on red. I now have no air bags. Also the whole front panel keeps flashing on then off at night while driving on the highway. This is a safety hazard. I've search for a recall on my vehicle and none is showing up.
Air bag light came on at 70000 miles. Dealer ran a scan and we were told the passenger ocs mat was bad. They quoted us at $1600 to fix. Needless to say we are not happy as this is a safety issue that should be recalled.
The electrical malfunction of the airbag has drained and caused the battery to go dead. Also has messed up the controls in the steering wheel.
Car shifter is not engaging and disengaging resulting in not being able to place car in park. This issues was a recall before however; the fix didn't resolve the problem and kia has not offered a new fix. Also, air bag light still illuminating after recall fix. Again kia refuse to fix and issue could cause air bag not to deploy in an accident. Also, back rear passenger door won't open from the inside or outside.
Air bag illumination light came on & stayed on at 65450 miles. Dealership states air bag won't deploy as system is rendered inoperable. Needs sop clock spring & ocs matt. Total estimate for repair is $2000. & it's not under warranty. This is a safety issue that needs to be addressed by kia sooner rather than later.
At 100,900 miles my air bag light came on, car brought to the dealership and I was informed by air bag sensor is defective. In order to fix the problem I will need to pay $1900 to get entire drivers seat replaced. I currently am driving with no air bags in the entire car.
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 kia sorento. While driving 30 MPH, the air bag warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer (jim ellis kia of kennesaw, 1221 auto park drive northwest, kennesaw, ga 30144) where it was diagnosed that the clockspring needed replacement. The contact stated that the clockspring was replaced, but was concerned that the air bag inflator was not also replaced. The contact was also concerned that the vehicle might have an electrical failure because the headlights failed to illuminate and the headlight bulbs had been replaced several times. The same dealer stated that the air bag warning indicator would remain illuminated because there was also a failure with the air bag sensor in the seats. The contact stated that the air bag sensor in the seats was not repaired due to the cost. The manufacturer was made aware of the failures and informed the contact that she would be responsible for the cost of the air bag seat sensor replacement. The failure mileage was 96,000.
The check engine light came on with about 115,000 miles on the vehicle. I brought it to the kia dealer and they informed me that the code was dtc b1764 the passenger ocs mat was defective and gave me an estimate of $2,000 to repair.
Airbag light stays on. Took it to a shop and ran a diagnostic. It stated that the drivers airbag resistance is too high at the first stage. Was told to take to dealer. I have looked on line and have found a number of similar complaints that lead back to faulty wiring or sensor.
The air bag warning light will not extinquish
Purchased 2011 sorrento from dealer in 2011. Airbag light illuminated since 70k miles. Also, ABS light illuminated about one year ago - took in for ABS recall with set appointment and was turned away as dealer did not have 'the tool needed '' to perform recall that day. Also, dbc and ESC indicator light have been on for years. Finally, within first year of purchase gear shift would jam and not into park. Dealer instructed me over the telephone how to manipulate and fix which worked.
Air bag light came on after going over a set of rail road tracks.
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