2005 Kia Spectra airbags problems

Filed Nov 29, 2020 · Airbags, Seats · 128,636 miles · WA

Airbag warning light is activated. Car has not sustained damage. Seat or sensor malfunction may cause airbag not to deploy in crash.

Filed Mar 9, 2019 · Airbags, Seats · 100 miles · OR

Upon purchase, brand new off the lot in 2005, the seat belt light on my dashboard was always coming on and off when driving even if a person was sitting in the passenger seat or not. I never really understood exactly why or had money to have it looked at specifically for that problem. When I would take it to the mechanic, they would always say it looked normal. When I finally was able to take it to a mechanic specifically for this issue, I was informed that the airbag would not deploy due to an issue with needing a new seat. I have had my kia spectra ex for some time now, so I had to have them salvage the seat from a salvage yard. Luckily, they were able to locate an old seat in a wrecked kia and it looks nice in my car, and this light so far has not come back on. The total cost was around $2,000 and it was sad to put out the cash because I'm a student. After searching, I noticed on other sites that I am not the only person to have experienced this issue.

Filed Sep 27, 2018 · Airbags, Seats · 105,000 miles · WA

My passenger seat occupancy sensor has gone bad and kia is refusing to replace the sensor mat for 2005 kia spectras, even though they have agreed to replace the mat for the same model car from 2007 to 2009 see the federal safety agency pdf about the 2007 model year recall: please speak with kia. This recall agreement should also apply to 2005 model spectras. They are refusing to replace the sensor mat.

Filed Aug 15, 2018 · Airbags, Brakes · MO · crash

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 kia spectra. The contact stated that the steering wheel became difficult to maneuver and the brakes seized. The contact had no control over the vehicle's direction and crashed into another vehicle. The front passenger side of the contact's vehicle was damaged. None of the air bags deployed. There were no injuries. A police report was filed. The vehicle was driven back to the contact's residence and parked. The vehicle was not diagnosed by a dealer or an independent mechanic. The insurance company was made aware of the failure. The manufacturer was notified. The contact stated that the manufacturer issued one steering recall for the federal safety agency campaign number: 05v183000 (steering) and one tsb for the air bags, but there were no brake or air bag recalls. The failure mileage was not available.

Filed Nov 27, 2017 · Airbags · CA

Takata recall contacted local kia and referred to national phone 1‑800‑333‑4542 where a representative (jessica) stated that kia does not use takata airbags on any of their vehicles; therefore, no need to replace. End of conversation.

Filed Nov 3, 2017 · Airbags · OK

This vehicle had an air bag recall and was performed. Our service department sent this vehicle (with a air bag lamp on) to the local dealership to be diagnosed. The diagnosis from ferguson kia at tulsa ok told me that the same components that was used for the recall are now defective and causing the air bag lamp to come on. I contacted kia hotline 1‑800‑333‑4542 and filed a case (case no. [xxx]).a kia representative called back and told me they were not going to repair or provide the parts to repair the air bag. I requested for kia to re-evaluate this case. Kia never called back. Now the local dealership has threaten to haul the vehicle away or for our department to come and get this vehicle. Kia spectra 5 VIN: [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed Nov 22, 2016 · Airbags, Seats · 95,000 miles · IN

The airbag warning light stays on in my 2005 kia spectra ex. The error code saved indicates the ocs sensor in the passenger seat has failed. There is an the federal safety agency action number (pe15031) for the same issue and model car but for later production years. It indicates that the issue will be repaired for up to 15 years from the date of purchase. Why does this not cover the 2005 year as well?...updated 04/20/17

Filed Sep 14, 2015 · Airbags · 92,000 miles · TX · crash · 1 injury

Another car cut in front of me causing the accident. I was driving, my husband was in the passenger seat. At the time of impact, the passenger side airbag deployed as it should with no problem but mine didn't. There was approximately 3-5 seconds late, then exploded sending hot shrapnel that injured me in several places on my face, chest, shoulders, stomach and arms causing cuts, burns, scrapes and bruises that my husband took pictures of after the accident. It was extremely tramatic & painful. I am still not completely healed.

Filed Jun 30, 2015 · Airbags · 71,000 miles · CA

My air bag is off, I went to kia and had it replace they said that I have to replace my car seat. My car seat is okay, what I was complaining why my air bag is off?

Filed Apr 29, 2015 · Airbags · 104,000 miles · TX · crash

Vehicle rear ended another vehicle. Airbags didn't deploy as they should have. My son received a concussion as a result (he was wearing his seatbelt). Kia has indicated that airbags would not deploy. Please help.