2006 Kia Sportage airbags problems

Filed Dec 28, 2020 · Airbags, Engine · 146,367 miles · NC

I was riding down the road and the airbag light came on. Two days later the check engine light came on. My mechanic thinks it is a sensor for the check engine light. Having trouble with covid-19 getting the part, been waiting for over a week. My mechanic has recommended me taking the car to a kia dealer ship with the airbag light coming on. He though for sure it would have a recall but I do not see one listed.

Filed Nov 19, 2020 · Airbags, Seat belts · 88,993 miles · FL · crash · 1 injury

I hit the side of a car I didn't see while pulling out of a car park onto the road, so I was moving slowly forward. A car had appeared from behind 2 turning cars and I hit the side of it. Neither the air bag or the seat belt in my car stopped my head from making contact with the windshield. I was very shaken at the time as anyone would be. The following day I needed to rest, and 2 days later went to er where I had a scan and was diagnosed with a concussion. Over 2 weeks later, I am much better but not yet fully recovered. I received a citation from the attending police officer for careless driving. I have contacted corporate kia to ask why both the airbag and seat belt failed to help me avoid injury. I attach a photo of the front of my car and the police report.

Filed Sep 26, 2019 · Airbags · 72,000 miles · MD

Air bag not engaged light is on

Filed Jun 3, 2019 · Acceleration, Airbags · 70,000 miles · KS

I had this issue multiple times. And the dealer couldn't find the problem so they only delete the error. The firs issue is the passenger air bag (airbag light error) the error seems to be the sensor inside the seat.. And the second error the speedometer is not showing the correct speed. The speedometer is reading about 5 mile off.

Filed Jun 13, 2018 · Airbags, Brakes · 110,623 miles · NV

Dealer diagnostics came up with codes b1495 pods, b1495 bts & c1513 ABS air bag light came on when starting & stayed on. Had brake switch replaced per recall a few months ago & know have a ABS code that could be the switch again

Filed Mar 26, 2018 · Airbags, Electrical · 130,000 miles · NY

Takata recall I just purchased my kia sportage on 3/15/2018 at a dealership and have been driving with the airbag light on. I have brought this up to the dealer and am told that the airbag light doesn't matter. As I'm reading all these complaints and those that have been in accidents the airbags do not deploy, my safety is an issue here. I am certain this needs to be looked into. It will be sent to the dealer to be looked at. Also, I have googled as to why my blower motor will not shut off. That's the blower resistor that needs to be replaced. Those complaints are on here also, almost catching fire. I've never felt so unsafe being in a vehicle. These 2 main factors need to be investigated immediately.

Filed Jan 16, 2018 · Airbags · 121,685 miles · HI

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 kia sportage. The contact stated that the air bag warning indicator illuminated randomly. The failure sometimes occurred while driving and other times when the vehicle was just started. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The contact stated that the vehicle had been exhibiting the failure for approximately two months. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 121,685.

Filed Aug 28, 2017 · Airbags · 159,000 miles · RI · crash · 1 injury

I was driving downhill a city street and began to turn right. As I was slowly turning going about 15-20mph using the brakes, another vehicle driving approximately 25-40mph, hit mine on the front drivers side damaging from the headlight to the drivers door. My airbag did not deploy.

Filed Nov 12, 2016 · Airbags · 35,736 miles · ID

Since 2010 I have had an issue with my airbag light coming on. I was well within warranty when this began with mileage at 35,736. The dealership has repaired it multiple times; replaced buckle tensors, replaced seat, harness, reran the codes, etc. To date, it is still not corrected after multiple attempt. I recently received a letter from kia corporation offering a final settlement to correct this issue. However, they would not answer my question in writing on whether or not this final fix would would work and if they would warranty this fix. I asked the dealership if the airbags would deploy upon accident. They said they do not know for sure, but it is likely they will not deploy. My airbag light is on again after the most recent repair which replaced the seat. I have paid for a majority of these fixed. Most important to me is our safety. Cannot afford to buy another car and with the airbag light on I am afraid trade in value would be reduced. In 2012 kia recalled almost 150,000 optimas and rondos for airbag issues. I respectfully ask that you consider the kia sportage airbag for recall.

Filed Apr 25, 2015 · Airbags, Body · 71,782 miles · VA · crash

Vehicle was involved in a head on collision with another vehicle which was traveling approximately 30 MPH. The vehicle was declared totaled due to the extensive front end damage. The airbag sensor was damaged and the airbags never deployed.