2006 Kia Sorento Air Bags Problems
- 16
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Among these 16 stored complaint records:
- 4 indicate a crash
- 2 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- passenger seat · 8 records
- warning light · 8 records
- front passenger · 8 records
- passenger side · 6 records
- light illuminated · 5 records
- failure mileage · 5 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 4 |
| 30–60k mi | 4 |
| 100–150k mi | 2 |
| 150–400k mi | 2 |
| 1–30k mi | 2 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Air Bags
Takara recall i was is a wreak and got hit on the driver front side of my vehicle and none of my air bags went off. I was turning on the the highway going about 15 mph and the other vehicle was going about 60 mph.
Crash reported · 3 injuries
ODI 11097715
Air Bags · Steering
I was driving on the highway and the brake light & battery light came on . The engine sounded rough , when i went to pull of the highway , i had no power steering
ODI 10852437
Air Bags
Was involved in head on collision with other vehicle riving at approximately same speed. Had a passenger in vehicle. Neither driver or passenger airbag deployed. Although injuries were minimal this is very concerning, especially as i just purchased another kia vehicle.
Crash reported · 3 injuries
ODI 10765440
Air Bags · Seats
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 kia sorento. While driving at various speeds, the air bag light illuminated on the instrument panel. The dealer diagnosed that the passenger seat sensor mat needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 105,280.
ODI 10662960
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 kia sorento. The contact stated that the air bag warning lights remained illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 83,000. Updated 12/19/14*cn the consumer stated the manufacturer advised the vehicle's vin number was not included in the recall therefore refusing to repair the vehicle. Updated…
ODI 10655077
Air Bags · Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 kia sorento. The contact stated that the brake lights would sporadically illuminate. The independent mechanic replaced the brake lights. In addition, the air bag warning lights remained illuminated. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 117,000.
ODI 10662413
Air Bags
Passenger side airbag off warning light comes on intermittantly when there is a passenger in the front passenger seat. Also the red air bag warning light is on constantly when there is a passenger in the front passenger seat. There is a recall for this very problem on 06 and 07 sorentos made after june 06 but my kia was made prior to this date and is not included in the recall. I am afraid for the safety of any…
ODI 10655031
Air Bags
Passenger side airbag off warning light comes on intermittently when there is a passenger in the front passenger seat. Also the red air bag warning light is on constantly when there is a passenger in the front passenger seat. There is a recall for this very problem on 06 and 07 sorentos made after june 06 but my kia was made prior to this date and is not included in the recall. I am afraid for the safety of any…
ODI 10648512
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 kia sorento. The contact stated that the passenger air bag light illuminated while the front passenger seat was occupied. The vehicle was taken to have a diagnostic performed which located the failure at occupant classification system. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer advised that the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 11v473000 (air bags). The approximate…
ODI 10511848
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 kia sorento. The contact stated that the passenger side air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the contact was advised that the open sound control (osc) sensor needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was contacted but the vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 57,882 and the current mileage was 58,882.
ODI 10458103
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 kia sorento. The vehicle was parked with the front passenger side occupied when the air bag warning light illuminated on the instrument panel. The warning light remained illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing where the technician advised that the seat pack would have to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired.the approximate failure mileage was 32,000.
ODI 10457675
Air Bags · Electrical System · Exterior Lighting
Panel dash lights intermediately dim, low headlights and back running light bulbs burn out constantly, license plate light bulbs burnt out and melted in casing, passenger air bag indicator light comes on when passenger is seated stating it is off. Powered door locks do not work most of the time - push power lock button or by key and still won't lock, keyless remotes don't work even after replacement of new…
ODI 10664449
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 kia sorento. While the vehicle was parked the contact noticed the air bag warning light illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The technician stated the air bag sensor on the front passenger side seat had to be replaced. Nhtsa recall campaign id number: 11v473000 (air bags:frontal:sensor/control module) may be related to the…
ODI 10436703
Air Bags · Seats
I was in a car accident in june 2009, in a 2006 kia sorento. I was hit by a vehicle traveling at approximately 60-70mph. The impact was so severe, that i ended up in front of the vehicle that i was pushed into. The result of this accident was total loss of vehicle. My air bags did not deploy, and that driver side seat back broke. Doctors said that had my seat back not broke, i would not have sustained such…
Crash reported
ODI 10314735
Air Bags · Electrical System · Exterior Lighting
All my lights both internal & external are burning out every few months. And i've had to replace my battery times also. My headlights are replaced every 4-5 months now, first starting out every year has now dropped to months. The battery lasts from 10-13 months before having to be replaced. Now parking & brake lights are burning out at a rate of about every 6 months. Called my local kia service rep and he says my…
ODI 10423771
Air Bags
Tl*the contact owns a 2006 kia sorento. While driving approximately 35 mph, the contact crashed into the front passenger side of another vehicle. The frontal air bags failed to deploy. There were no warning indicators illuminated on the instrument panel. There were no injuries, but both vehicles were damaged. The vehicle was taken to a collision center for repairs. Recently, the contact crashed into another vehicle.…
Crash reported
ODI 10244105