I have replaced my rotors and my brakes soon as I got the car I’ve had the car for a month now I was in a major accident. Someone walked in front of my car. My emergency brake system did not work my rotors and my brakes, have been scrubbing ever since I got the car. And I don’t know how to fix the situation. The brakes are still going out and sound very horrible. I can’t keep replacing them because I don’t think they need to be replaced. Is something wrong with the car. My Insurance adjuster name is Brandon Brooks [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
2018 Kia Sorento airbags problems
10 complaints (4% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 55,000. 8 crashes reported.
- owner complaints
- 10
- of this car's complaints
- 4%
- typical mileage
- 55,000
- crashes
- 8
- recalls
- 1
Which part fails
Owners did not name a specific part.
At what mileage
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Kia Sorento airbags problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 2018 Kia Sorento airbags
Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.
Related recalls
Air bags: side/window
- What is wrong
- Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2018 Kia Sorento vehicles. The side curtain air bags on these vehicles have a component that may detach during deployment of the inflatable curtain air bag.
- Risk
- If the component detaches during deployment, it may enter the passenger compartment and be a projectile within the vehicle cabin, increasing the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Kia will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver and passenger side curtain air bags, free of charge. The recall began on December 18, 2017. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1‑800‑333‑4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC159.
Recall number 17V784000 · Recall details
What 2018 Kia Sorento owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
The contact owned a 2018 Kia Sorento. The contact stated that while driving approximately 40 MPH, another vehicle had abruptly attempted to merge into the opposite traveling lane and caused the front end bumper to crash into the Front Driver-side door of the other vehicle. No warning lights were illuminated. The air bags did not deploy. The vehicle was towed away to a local tow yard. A Traffic Accident Information form was filed by the local police department. The vehicle was deemed a total loss by the opposite insurance provider, and the contact was not deemed at fault. In addition, the contact was taken out of the vehicle safely by paramedics and was taken to a nearby UgentCare where he sought medical attention for neck and hand pains and severe mental distress. The local dealer was contacted. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 18,000.
The passenger airbag light remains on even when someone is sitting in it. Also the airbag on the front passenger side has made my dashboard split open. Which if it fully comes open can make the airbag full explode causing harm to the person in the front seat and potentially causing an accident due to a premature expulsion of the airbag.
My passenger occupancy sensor needs to be replaced. I Can not afford the $1170 Kia is charging. My car’s warranty expired in March. The passenger air bag light came on in the ending of July 2023. I tried reaching out to Kia but with no help. They said I have to pay out of pocket. I am really concerned for the safety of my family.
I was in a weather related accident where I hit the guardrail twice head on and none of my airbags deployed. My vehicle is currently at a tow yard and will be towed to the autobody shop 12/8/2021. No warnings or indications on why the airbags wouldn't have worked properly prior to the accident.
My son was traveling down a highway between 45-55 MPH when he overcorrected and made full impact of the front of the car with a solid snow bank in the middle median. The radiator was slammed backwards, the front end was demolished with around $12,000 in damage to the vehicle. There is no reason we can find that the air bags did not deploy. We bought this vehicle because of the safety rating but now I am concerned that we have issues with our air bags. Will they protect us if this should ever happen again?
I was driving approximately 35 miles per hour on a city street when another vehicle pulled out in front of me. The impact totaled the other vehicle and caused $7,500 in damage to my vehicle, and my air bags did not deploy. While I was not seriously injured, I did suffer significant whip-lash type injuries, and injured my knee when it hit the dash board.
Frontal impact with a deer on interstate 81 northbound in pa., cruise control set at posted speed limit of 65mph, no airbag deployment at time of impact or after collision chest impacted steering wheel and arm pain from holding steering wheel.
Tl* the contact owns a 2018 kia sorento. The contact stated while her husband was driving at 35 MPH, when another vehicle intersected his lane on the right side. The driver attempted to prevent a crash by swerving but crashed into the guard rail on the far left side. The air bags did not deploy. The driver did not have any injuries. A police report was filed. The vehicle was not drivable. The vehicle was towed to auto body shop. The contact called local dealer (premier kia service center located at 205 n main st, branford, ct 06405, (203) 315-2070) and was made aware of the failure. The vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired as of yet. The manufacturer had been informed of failure. The failure mileage was approximately 55,000.
Driving on highway, hit deer. Front airbags deployed. Car swerved onto median and front passenger side crashed into guardrail. Side airbag did not deploy. Unclear why side airbag did not deploy. Front passenger hit head on passenger door window and shattered window, sustained concussion.
Questions about the 2018 Kia Sorento airbags
Does the 2018 Kia Sorento have airbags problems?
Owners have filed 10 complaints about the airbags of the 2018 Kia Sorento, 4% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 2018 Kia Sorento airbags problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 55,000 miles.
Was there a recall on the 2018 Kia Sorento airbags?
Yes, 1 recall: 17V784000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the Kia Sorento have bad airbags?
The Kia Sorento model years with the most airbags complaints are 2011 (183 complaints), 2012 (81 complaints) and 2008 (66 complaints).
Other 2018 Kia Sorento problems
Engine 112Lights 41Electrical 30Steering 26Fuel system 13Body 9Transmission 9Acceleration 8Brakes 8Driver assistance 8Visibility 7Seat belts 3Wheels 2Locks 1Seats 1Tires 1
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