CHECK THE AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT If this occurs, Kia’s system is designed to illuminate the airbag warning light on the instrument panel to alert you of a potential problem with your airbag system so that you can have the system inspected and repaired as soon as possible. The passenger’s front airbag is a ‘low risk deployment’ airbag that complies with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 208, meaning it has a reduced deployment strength for occupants in close proximity to the air bag. Despite being a low risk deployment airbag, if the airbag warning light is illuminated and the vehicle continues to be driven without being repaired, the front passenger airbag will deploy in a frontal impact regardless of whether the seat is occupied or not.
2014 Kia Sorento airbags complaints
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The contact owns a 2014 Kia Sorento. The contact stated that after turning on the vehicle the air bag warning light illuminated and remained illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer and diagnosed with a clockspring failure. The vehicle was repaired however, after several months the failure recurred. The contact took the vehicle back to the local dealer who inspected the vehicle and stated that the clockspring was damaged and needed to be replaced. The contact was informed that the part to repair the vehicle was not available and had to be ordered. The contact was concerned that the failure would recur after replacing the clockspring. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 53,000.
Recall notices have been sent to us regarding possible airbag deployment, electrical issues, and now HECU controls and the ABS system. Each time we get a notice, we contact the Kia dealerships in our area for repairs. Every time we have tried to bring in our vehicle for safety recall repairs, the dealership has made it impossible to do so. For example, when we called to make an appointment for one recall notice, we were told that no action was needed unless we heard a loud banging noise coming from the engine. We stated that we heard weird noises but not a loud banging. We were told that the dealership cannot do repairs unless we show evidence of the banging. Also, there have been electrical problems with the car since we bought it – the buttons malfunction, the airbag light is always on, etc. This was not regarded as evidence of need for repairs. For another recall notice, we were told that the repairs could not be completed because they didn't have the parts. We received the Safety Recall Number 21V331 on Friday July 17 and have tried repeatedly to contact Kia of Cerritos in order to make an appointment for repairs. The dealership does not answer their phones in the service department. At 2:30 July 19, I got through to someone in the service department. He said he would make an appointment to complete recall repairs but instead put us on hold and transferred us to a full voicemail box. We are very worried about the safety of our Kia Sorrento. This is our family car. Given the ongoing recalls and history of Kia failing to provide safety repairs, I think this may qualify for the Lemon Law. This recall notice indicates that an engine fire may occur. The airbag light is continuously on. I am concerned for the safety of my family. We do not feel safe. I have contacted KIA Consumer Assistance Center and opened a Case #14271977 but they have failed to reply.
I've only had my 2014 kia sorento for a year, from 2020-2021. I've noticed these problems in the beginning and assumed they would work itself out because the dealer mentioned that the conditions were minor but they only progressed. I'm putting oil in this vehicle every three to four days because the oil stick is clean ( indicating no oil). The engine light has always been on. I've taken it to several mechanics, including the mechanic that works directly with the dealership in which I purchased this vehicle. The engine light will come back and whenever it started to blink it would cause my vehicle to jerk excessively and forcefully while driving on the interstate and main highways each time causing the speed to decrease . Same thing with the airbag indicator light, it's always been on and I was told to ignore it. And the driver seat does not move, I was told a simple small green fuse (30) would fix that and I purchased several and each time the mechanic would insert one of the fuses, you could hear a pop. I was told not to touch it or it could start a fire (the fuse box area). As of today (april 20, 2021) my 2014 kia sorento still have these dangerous issues. Very dangerous and something is definitely not right under the hood.
While driving last night, my vehicle turned off. Pulled over it would restart but then shut off. Let it sit for a couple minutes restarted and was able to go 1 mile then shut off again. After that let it sit again and restarted and went 1/2 mile before it shut off again. Then wouldn't start again. There's fuel in it, all lighting worked. Battery light and engine light came on.
Cluster lights turned off while driving air bag light stays on
Airbag light came on today while driving on the highway (roughly70mph), will not shut off, vehicle not under recall for airbags at this time. Headlights and taillights randomly come on and off, even with brand new bulbs, have changed bulbs almost monthly in last 3 years. Buttons on steering wheel do not work properly - including cruise control not working, volume button starts voice command, etc.
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 kia sorento. The contact stated while driving 45 MPH, the air bags warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to two independent mechanics to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the front driver's side air bags were defective and needed to be replaced. The contact called the local dealer napleton's kia of elmhurst located at 727 w. Grand ave, elmhurst, il 60126, (630) 530-6866 and the dealer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was diagnosed nor repaired by the dealer. The manufacturer had not been informed of failure. The failure mileage was 127,800.
In may. My airbag light came on and won't go off. I'm not sure if the airbags are defective or not, but I'm scared to drive around with the light on. Then on july 16,2020, my vehicle started cutting off on my in the midst of moving traffic. I have to throw my hazard lights on and coast to a safe place to let the truck sit. It's cut off about 7 times now with my 3 kids in the car.
Motor went out on the heating unit in the passenger seat.
Air bag light stayed on. Vehicle was stationary. No accident. Airbag has never deployed. One day to the next no issue. Now I am greatly concerned for my safety.
My airbag light has been going on/off for a few months now, and I have contacted several kia dealerships that have told me my car is not a part of an airbag recall, and if I want it fixed, I will have to come out of pocket to the time of about $2,000 to get this fixed. The dealerships I called, and 1 I went to in-person, told me that anything related to the airbag light is not under any type of warranty anymore, even though my car is only 5 years old. This is a safety issue, pure and simple, and is a mechanical failure that I should not be responsible for. I believe kia is hiding something here, and I just cannot magically come up with $2k to fix this. I've seen many other complaints about other years of the sorento, and I am not happy the manufacturer is not willing to realize the issue here. Very disappointed on how this has materialized, and will try one last time later this week at the kia dealership local to me. This car has driven great, and have had no other issues, but this is a significant issue to say the least.
On regular terrain the drivers seat became noticeably loose, and upon going over a speed bump and slightly rougher terrain, the seat is unstable and moves out of place. A few days later the sensor light appeared on the dashboard for the airbags. Uncertain with how it happened, it is a major safety concern and should be addressed accordingly.
I took my car to the franklin kia for a recall and the guy asked me what was out there for and I told them for the recall and he asked me what else is going on with the car and I told him my airbag light was on my cd player work sometimes sometimes it didn't and my speak button work and sometime it didn't none of those things work now the light is still on he told me there's nothing they could do I would have to pay for it
There is an apparent issue with the steering column causing the airbag to not function. It is also causing all of the control switches on the steering wheel to not function properly, including the cruise control. It came on when set but then wouldn't go off using the cancel button. This is a huge safety concern. The estimated cost for repair is $1700.
Got in my car and the driver seat broke. It sits sideways and can't adjust seat. Then I started my vehicle and the airbag light is on and hasn't went off.
Air bag light is on and kia says they are not responsible
Airbag warning light began flashing while the vehicle was in motion a few moments ago. I have seen quite a few other kia sorento 2014 owners with the same issues.
My rearview camera works when it wants to. (it doesnt work more than it actually works). The controls on the steering wheel are scrambled ex. I pree the volume up or down, and the voice command activates, I can't even mute through the buttons etc. The electrical problem also causes the tail lights to work/not work and constantly have to change the bulbs because of the burnout. I've been pulled over several times for this. The other issue is that now the airbag light has come on, so I don't know if that's a general malfunction or a result of the electrical problem. Also, the A/C doesnt work
Georgia .... The SRS warning light came on while driving. The one that looks like a person in a seatbelt with the big red circle (airbag) in front of them.
My airbag lights will not go off . Upon researching I have come across many people with the exact same complaint yet no recalls. It also seems to be a costly fix. For a safety problem.
My airbag lights going on and off when it wants to , sometimes when starting it will stay on , or you will driving it will come on , when you turn the wheel it comes on, also many times been reported to dealer a popping noise going on, dealer says they cant find issue '..
Tensioner belt for air bag randomly went out. Also break lights constantly staying on. T gt ey couldn't figure out why at dealership. Vehicle was parked
Takata recall on 12/6/18 I was traveling at approximately 40-45 miles per hour when I rear ended a stopped or slow moving vehicle on the expressway. My car was heavily damaged but the airbags did not deploy. I am concerned about this issue.
Steering wheel electronic controls(speed control, radio, ). Airbag light on with no collision having occurred, replaced headlights twice in last year, brake lights replaced once
This is a resent of a previous report dated 9/25/2018 complaint # 11131590. I received a phone call today 10/1/2018 @ about 3:10 pm from ali sating I should refile. On or about 8/15/2018, 11:45 am I was involved in a car deer accident. A small heard of deer bounded out of the woods from my left, one deer jumped over the hood of the car. I was at a speed at about 40 / 45 miles per hour. I swerved left and hit a tree head on. The car contacted the tree on the inside of the passengers headlight. The air bags did not deploy. I contacted kia of america to enter a complaint. The bottom line here is; kia, a mr.jeff stroup, a complaint supervisor, has stated that kis has refused to take any responsibility and stand behind their product and help me out with this complaint. In my request to kia I asked them to sent out a response team to recover this vehicle because it is defective, unsafe and a danger to put back on the highway. I told kia that there is no way I'm never going to put my wife and / or our family, children, back in that vehicle.
On or about 8/15/2018 @11:45 pm I was involved in a car / deer accident. A small heard of deer bounded out of the woods and one jumped over the front of my car. I swerved right and hit head on with a tree at about 45/50 MPH. The car contacted around the inside of the passengers headlight. "the air bags did not deploy". I contacted kia of america and spoke with a mr. Gustavo. A claims person, and of course told him the whole story of the accident. He asked me what I wanted to happen / do. I explained that I wanted kia to sent out a recovery team to pick up the vehicle because it is defective, unsafe and a danger to drive and that there was no way I was going to put my wife and children back into that car. Then on or about 9/6/2018 @12:08 mr. Gustavo called me and informed me that kia, more or less, refused any responsibility and they were not going to do any thing to help me out with this vehicle. I asked to be put thru to a supervisor at that point who is a mr. Jeff stroupa, claims supervisor # 949‑468‑4620. I explained the whole situation to him and that my wife is completely affaird to drive the car and refuses to put our children in this vehicle as it is defective, unsafe and dangerous to drive on the highway and that this vehicle should be destroyed. I also told him I wanted him to sent out a recovery team to pick up this vehicle. He ask me to send him pictures and I did so on or about 9/18/2018. I also had to send mr. Stroup another message on or about 9/24/2018 @ 8/30 pm, my time, because I hadn't heard back from after I sent the pictures. I still have not heard from him to date, 9/25/2018 @ 248 pm.
"takata recall" on may 12, 2018 I was driving on a highway when I was hit from the driver side rear corner panel at 70mph and made my car fish tail causing my car to roll over four times and the steering wheel airbag did not deploy at all, only airbags that deplyed were the curtain airbags, even though the car had front end damage. I think this needs to be looked at as well asap.
I brought my car to dealer because airbags warning light was on. They charged $124 to diagnose and recommend replacing driver seat back to fix it. It will cost $2100. I declined, then I saw many people had same or similar issue and complained on the internet. Please investigate this matter.
Air bag light on, headlights will turn off when in auto mode when I use left turn signal steering wheel controls not working or work improperly ie volume control will change radio station or advance track on media back up camera will black out while still in reverse
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