2009 Kia Spectra: airbag warning light

Filed Feb 25, 2020 · Airbags · CA

The airbag light is on and we think the ocs sensor mat is bad. Kia has an extended warranty for vehicles between the years of 2006-2009 to have a ocs sensor mat replaced for free for a period of 15 years regardless of mileage.

Filed Sep 9, 2019 · Airbags, Seats · 120,000 miles · VA

Airbag warning light is always on even if seat is occupied. In addition the airbag "off" message was displayed next to the clock and is always in the 'off', position. Both lights remain in that condition whether the vehicle is stationary mode (in park) or driving in motion. A safety inspection showed a b1448 code.

Filed Jun 10, 2018 · Seats · 100,000 miles · DE

At about 100,000 miles, the "airbag is off" light stayed on until the car was restarted. This is city driving with a passenger of 150 lbs. Took the kia to the dealership with the light on and they verified the ocs sensor mat malfunction. The ocs sensor mat was replaced march 16, 2017. About a week later, after starting the car and with someone in the passenger seat, the airbag light came on, did its check, but then came on again while driving. This has happened various times. The dealership had the kia for about a week and could not duplicate the problem. Several months later, customer service then told us to take the car to another dealership. That next dealership stated that the airbag will work whether the light is on or off. Nobody from kia has confirmed that statement.

Filed Sep 23, 2017 · Airbags, Seat belts · MD

Takata recall I own a 2009 kia spectra I've had it since 2014. I moved & about a year ago my airbag light came on the car was stationary I went to get came back in my car & noticed it was on. I didn't think anything of it because where I lived you didn't have to do vehicle inspections. Not too long after my seatbelt kept locking & in the last several months it completely locked on me. I'm in the process of moving & I took my car to get a vehicle inspection because the state I will be living in you have to be able to pass inspection. I was told I wouldn't pass the inspection due to the airbag light being on & my seatbelt being locked. I called several dealerships & they are trying to make me pay all these different prices to fix it the least I've been told is about $700 just to install a new seatbelt. I'm a single mom & I can't afford this..this is unsafe !! I was looking up how to fix my seatbelt & came across a lot of individuals who were having this same issue & I want to know if there is a recall because this is a safety issue for my child as well as myself.

Filed Dec 27, 2016 · Airbags · 30,000 miles · PA

Air bag light is malfunctioning,got letter from kia saying it is under warrenty and dealer will not fix

Filed Oct 13, 2016 · Airbags · 106,000 miles · CA

The airbag light is constantly on now on my dash near my speedometer. It also illuminates on the passenger side as 'on' and 'off' while my husband is sitting there. This has been going on for about a month now for the driver's dash light, and 2 months for the passenger airbag indicator. I've owned this car for 2 years, no accidents, and now a legally required safety feature appears to be malfunctioning. That is a horrible investment, and should not be legally ok.

Filed Jul 5, 2016 · Airbags · 54,000 miles · FL · crash · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 kia spectra. While driving 60 MPH, the contact crashed into the rear of another vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. Prior to the crash, the passenger side air bag warning light illuminated intermittently. The contact sustained head and shoulder injuries that required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was driven to the contact's residence, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 54,000.

Filed Apr 4, 2016 · Airbags · NC

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 kia spectra. The contact stated that the air bag light illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency action number: pe15031 (air bags). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was not available.

Filed Mar 7, 2016 · Airbags · VA

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 kia spectra. The contact stated that the passenger side air bag warning indicator remained illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the air bag sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

Filed Mar 1, 2016 · Airbags · 100,000 miles · VA

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 kia spectra. The contact stated that the air bag warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the seat sensor malfunctioned and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000.

Filed Feb 25, 2016 · Airbags · 96,755 miles · VA

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 kia spectra. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 45 MPH, the air bag warning light. The contact took the vehicle to a dealer, who stated that the ocs mat failed and needed to be replaced. The contact took the vehicle to a certified mechanic, who confirmed that the ocs mat needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 96,755. Updated 04/04/16

Filed Feb 23, 2016 · Airbags · 60,000 miles · MD

Air bag light is on constantly, 60000 miles on car. After reading all complaints associated with this issue it seems to me it is a manufacturer issue and a recall needs to be issued to repair problem.