2006 Kia Spectra: airbag warning light

Filed Nov 6, 2018 · Airbags · 112,000 miles · WA

The air bag light came on in my daughters 2006 kia spectra at 112,000 miles. We are the second owner and have only had the car for 5 months at the time this occurred. . I paid $163.96 to diagnose the problem at the kia dealership. . I was told the error code was b1448 ocs mat defective. I was told the bottom portion of the front passenger seat needed to be replaced due to the faulty sensor at a cost of more than $1600. This is the same defect for which the 06-08 kia rios were recalled - the federal safety agency campaign no. 12v244000. This recall should be extended to include the similar model year kia spectras as there are numerous complaints found. I wrote 7 letters to kia corporate, I specifically wrote to their directors and those in higher management positions listed on their website. No one cared to respond back. The 1-800 number listed for consumer affairs closed my case and said that after the 5 years 60,000 miles the warranty is over and void and safety issues such as an air bag that doesn't deploy falls on the customer and is customer responsibility. My 17-year-old daughter drivers this car. We are the second owner and have had it for 5 months. I've been actively working to get this safety concern acknowledged by kia for a month and a half. Customer safety isn't a concern for them after the warranty is up. This is frightening. . They offered me $150 to go towards the cost of repairs. Huge disappointment in both the car and the company. Kia needs to make right on their vehicles. A lifesaving feature such as an airbag should not have an expiration date. This is not a matter of consumer maintenance.

Filed Nov 8, 2016 · Airbags · 121,144 miles · GA

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 kia spectra. Every time the vehicle was started, the air bag warning indicator illuminated. The dealer diagnosed that the passenger side ocs mat was defective and needed replacement. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 121,144.

Filed Sep 21, 2016 · Airbags · 79,000 miles · NC

Tl* the contacts owns a 2006 kia spectra. The contact stated that the air bag indicator continued to illuminate even without a passenger in the passenger seat. The dealer could not duplicate the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. There were no recalls available. The failure mileage was 79,000.

Filed Jul 26, 2016 · Airbags · ME

Airbag light on, car failed state inspection. Caused by faulty sensor.

Filed Jul 14, 2016 · Airbags, Brakes · 61,000 miles · NC

The airbag light in my daughter's 2006 kia spectra stays on. The passenger/occupant sensor mat is defective. This problem first appeared at 61,000 miles. The dealership says the repair will cost in excess of $2,000, so I cannot afford to have this fixed. Also, the brake switch is defective and only works intermittently. This prevents the brake lights from illuminating.

Filed Jun 14, 2016 · Airbags · 125,000 miles · VA · crash

The airbag light is on in my car and didn't pass inspection was told by mechanic probably under recall...also my vehicle was involve in a crash in 2010 or 2011 and front end was smashed in and none of. The airbags went off!

Filed May 4, 2016 · Airbags · PA

Air bag light is on and has been on for several months (12+). Passenger seat sensor is defective and would cost over $1600 to repair. After researching several other owners have the same issue and even some reported that all air bags have not gone off during an accident. Must be recalled immediately.

Filed Sep 6, 2015 · Airbags · 84,188 miles · OH

Front passenger airbag is on all the time. Took car to dealer and was told it was code b1448 - ocs mat failed. Some type of sensor under passenger seat. Would cost $1,500 to replace. Kia corporate offered to pay for half of repair but technician said that there might still be problems with airbag system even after repair. (replaced front driver's seat about 18 months ago at same dealer for $600 because airbag light was on at that time too.) kia mechanic warned that because the passenger airbag light was on none of the airbags would now work. Therefore, see car as being unsafe to drive. Believe recall on airbag system is justified.

Filed Aug 29, 2015 · Airbags, Electrical · AL

When I first bought my car used everthing worked like it should!!!! 1. First thing went out was my clock on dashboard 2. Back drivers side brake light will not work without replacing a new bulb every week 3.window on rear passenger door will not roll up on passenger side the driver has to roll it up 4.cd player plays when it wants to , sometimes I cant get cd out until its ready for it to come out 5. Driver side door has a leak somewhere cause when it rains my floor gets wet under the door 6.airbag - the airbag light comes on when it wants to also 7. Gas tank - most of the time you have to pull up on the handle a few times to even get the gas tank to open my main concerns is : brake light not working airbags window I have childern that ride in my car and I want it to be as safe as possible

Filed Aug 12, 2015 · Airbags · MA

The passanger air bag sensor light went off and the air bag light went on and never went off. I am worried that if my car gets hit the passenger will get hurt possibility die.

Filed Nov 18, 2014 · Airbags · 80,000 miles · NC

80,000 miles air bag warning light came on while driving. When occupant is seated in the occupant seat, "air bag warning off" light remains (even to this date 11/18/14). A kia specialist, in asheville, nc, diagnosed as wear and tear. Also, stated that it could be someone not sitting in the seat properly and/or over weight could cause it to go out. Seriously, no one in my car is over 190 lbs. The sensor isn't working and they said it would be $1800 to replace the seat and the sensor. Kia knows there are issues with the kia spectra 2006 just like the rios. After researching on line and finding others have had the same issues with their kia's spectra 2006 airbag, it is obvious that kia has airbag issues with the spectra 2006 which needs to be resolved.

Filed Oct 25, 2014 · Airbags · 47,000 miles · VA

Passage side air bag light came on,took it to kia dealer they checked connections light when off for a few months,came back on had it checked again dealer tells me they were having problems with the sensor in the seat,but that the kia spectra was not part of a recall. The rio and sephia were, the spectra took the place of the sephia, so why was this not recalled. This is still a problem with this car changing the name did not fix the air bag sensor problem in the passenger seat. There has been numerous complaints and the issue has not been corrected.