2004 Kia Spectra: airbag warning light

Filed Dec 21, 2012 · Airbags, Seat belts · 140,000 miles · NC

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 kia spectra. The contact stated while driving approximately 20 MPH, the air bag warning light illuminated. The contact also stated months later the seat belt springs from the driver and passenger side exploded. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for a diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated the vehicle was not included in any recalls. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 140,000 and the current failure mileage 143,000.

Filed Apr 14, 2011 · Airbags, Seats · 110,000 miles · NC

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 kia spectra. The contact stated that the seat track on the passenger side was located where the air bags were. She assumed that because the wires for the air bags were run close to the seat track, the air bags were disconnected when the seat was moved back and forth because the air bag light was illuminated. The contact called the local dealer who stated that the seat mechanism would have to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The current mileage was approximately 140,000 and the failure mileage was approximately 110,000.

Filed Jun 9, 2010 · Airbags · 57,800 miles · AL

Tl*the contact owns a 2004 kia spectra. The contact received a recall notice for recall 05v431000 (air bags) and the repair was performed. However, the air bag light illuminated again and stayed on. The passenger air bag sensor was non-functional. When someone sat in the passenger seat, the light did not illuminate indicating that the air bag was activated. The dealer stated that the failure could result in the air bag not deploying in an accident or it deploying at any time. The failure mileage was approximately 57,800. The current mileage was approximately 58,000.

Filed Feb 9, 2007 · Airbags · 17,485 miles · PA

2004 and a half kia spectra had the recall of the air bag light done, #05v431000. The light still comes on intermittently still. The dealer said that the airbag will still work if someone is sitting in the seat. Happens too much. Is it really safe.

Filed Feb 14, 2006 · Airbags, Electrical · 8,804 miles · CA

Problems began october 15, 2005 details of problems: 03/25/05 - A/C vents broken - dealer replaced "nozzle assy - ctr ai" 10/15/05 - check engine light is on - dealer states 'heater circuit malfunction' replaced "02 sensor assy" and reset codes 10/28/05 - check engine light is on and battery went dead (I had it jumped by aaa)- dealer cannot find problem 10/28/05 - emblem cracked on steering wheel - dealer states 'flaw in material' replaced driver side SRS bag 11/29/05 - check engine light is on - dealer states p0442 gas cap not sealing & p0455 canister not sealing - dealer replaces gas cap and canister, also orders new ECM 11/29/05 - dealer recalled: sc053 reprogram ocs seat control and sc055 spectra air bag -dealer replaces items for recall 01/03/06 - check engine light is on - dealer states 'logic error in ECM - dealer replaced ECM 01/11/06 -check engine light is on - dealer states 'poor ground at ECM' was instructed by tech line to replace spark plugs; dealer repaired ground and replaced spark plugs 01/23/06 - engine light is on - dealer states problem at ECM - kept car for repairs 02/13/06 - dealer states that spectra cannot be repaired at this time. They also state that another car with a similar problem has been sent back to korea so that they can find the problem. Dealer's estimated time to repair my car 2 months from now (has been at dealer since 01/23/06 - 20 days) as stated by keith emmerman, kia palmdale service manager. Mr. Emmerman also stated that I am required, as the spectra owner, to come pick up my car un-repaired and drive it anyway. I have been told by the kia dealership in palmdale, that the problem the kia is having is in the computer. They do not know how to fix it and want me to drive it any way. The car has been in the shop several times for different problems and now 3 times for the ECM. Now they want me to pick up the car and drive it even though the problem has not been fixed and they don't know how to fix it.

Filed Nov 5, 2004 · Airbags · HI

Front air bag light doesn't consistently turn on when an individual is in the passenger seat. *bf the consumer was told by the dealer that the air bag system activates at approximately 125 pounds. The consumer and passenger are both underweight to activate the system. *tc

Filed Nov 5, 2004 · Airbags · HI

2004 kia spectra ex experienced air bag warning light problems. Person in passenger seat system not recognizing them. *bf the consumer was informed that there was nothing the mechanic could do to remedy the problem. The air bag light did not consistently turn on when individuals were in the passenger seat.