2005 Kia Spectra: airbag warning light

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 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 Apr 7, 2014 · Airbags · 80,000 miles · VA

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 kia spectra. The contact stated that the air bag warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer for diagnosed, who stated that the passenger seat sensor and seat would need to be replaced. The contact referenced the federal safety agency campaign number: 05v431000 (air bags) but was advised by the manufacturer that the vehicle was manufactured one month after the affected VIN range of the recall campaign. The contact was concerned because the vehicle could not pass the state inspection. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 80,000. The current vehicle mileage was 96,921.

Filed Feb 3, 2012 · Airbags · 45,593 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 kia spectra. The contact stated that the driver's side air bag light illuminated upon starting the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the contact was informed that the sensor within the seat failed. The contact was also informed that the air bag would not deploy in the event of a crash. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and offered no assistance. The failure mileage was 45,593.

Filed Jul 26, 2010 · Airbags · 49,500 miles · FL

Tl*the contact owns a 2005 kia spectra. The contact stated that the air bag light intermittently illuminated when she sat in the passenger seat. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the contact was informed there was nothing they could do to the vehicle and they were going to send her a diagram instructing her how to properly sit in the seat. The contact was also instructed to gain weight in order for the air bag light to function properly. The vehicle was not repaired and the failure continues to recur intermittently. The failure mileage was 49,500 and the current mileage was 57,000. Updated 08/05/10.

Filed Mar 2, 2007 · Airbags, Electrical · 2,358 miles · CA

Electrical problems, stalling, air bag light and even car shut off on the freeway. After only two weeks the car started with electrical problems; the right head lamp kept burning, the car was at the shop for two weeks for repair. On 5/24/06 the car was in the shop again for electric problems with the air bag light, there was already a recall on this problem and the repair was done to it. On 08/15/06 the car was taken in for multiple electrical and engine problems, the car had previously stopped in the middle of the freeway, had a stalling problem, the radio would scan back and forward for a station by it-self when the A/C or the traffic light came to use, also the battery went dead. The car was at the shop for two days and many repairs were performed, unfortunately this time the dealer did not provide a written repair description, (but I have a copy of the complaint invoice). Now, 03/02/2007 and with 27700 miles the car started to produce all the above problems and I will take the car for a 4th repair on monday 03/05/2007. I already called kia's consumer service 800‑333‑4542 to request a lemon exchange or refund.

Filed Nov 17, 2006 · Airbags · 21,000 miles · FL

Dt*: the contact stated the passenger airbag warning light intermittently illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the service dealer three times but the service dealer was unable to duplicate the issue.

Filed Oct 23, 2006 · Airbags · 10,500 miles · OH

Dt*: the contact stated intermittently, while the passenger was sitting in the passenger seat, the airbag light illuminated, alerting the driver the airbag was not working properly. The dealership replaced the seat and the wiring harness. The passenger weighed 177 lbs.

Filed May 26, 2006 · Airbags · 8,500 miles · CA

Dt*: the contact stated the air bag sensor in the passenger seat works intermittently. When the seat is occupied the air bag indicator light illuminates indicating the air bag will not deploy in the event of a crash. The vehicle has been taken to the dealer on numerous occasions for inspection. The dealer determined the failure was due to the way the passenger was sitting in the seat and offered no repairs. Updated 06/30/06.

Filed Feb 24, 2006 · Airbags · WA

We are having problems with passenger side air bag light coming on at any given time . Even after the air bag recalls were performed on it. Regardless of weight. It will come on and stay on. We have complained and said there can be nothing done unless you bring it in while passenger is sitting in sit an air bag light is on.

Filed Dec 8, 2005 · Airbags · 600 miles · LA

Dt: the contact stated the air bag light on the dashboard red turned off regardless of the weight of the passenger sitting in the seat. The vehicle has been taken back to the dealership three times. When at the dealer the air bag light red correctly, therefore no repairs have been made.