2008 Kia Sorento Air Bags Problems
- 35
- 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 35 stored complaint records:
- 7 indicate a crash
- 7 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
- 2 indicate a death
What owners report
- passenger side · 14 records
- passenger seat · 13 records
- front passenger · 11 records
- failure mileage · 8 records
- light illuminated · 8 records
- warning light · 6 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 7 |
| 60–100k mi | 6 |
| 100–150k mi | 6 |
| 30–60k mi | 5 |
| 150–400k mi | 4 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Air Bags
Hit a guard rail on the front; side and rear (did a 360 and 180) and none of the air bags in my vehicle deployed. I was on interstate 90 going about 65-70
Crash reported
ODI 11210664
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owned a 2008 kia sorento. While making a left turn, the contact's vehicle was rear ended by another vehicle. The contact's vehicle also sustained a side impact by a different vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact sustained back, neck, and shoulder injuries as well as internal bleeding from the seat belt, which required medical attention. The front and rear passengers also sustained back…
Crash reported · 3 injuries
ODI 11175087
Air Bags · Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 kia sorento. While driving 25 mph, the vehicle shook and stalled. Additionally, there was an abnormal thumping noise and the check engine, air bag, and electronic control indicators illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who stated that the automatic control sensor, rear sensor bearing, and rear line driveshaft needed to be replaced. The local dealer and…
ODI 11129087
Air Bags
The air bag off light is still on when someone is sitting in the passengar seat
ODI 11100741
Air Bags
The front passenger air bag says its turned off when there is an adult in the passenger seat.
ODI 11166255
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 kia sorento. While driving approximately 35 mph, the contact's vehicle crashed into the side of a second vehicle. The crash caused severe damage to the front end of the contact's vehicle. The air bags did not deploy. The driver sustained a head contusion, which did not require medical attention. A police report was filed and the vehicle was towed. The cause of the failure was not…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 11044238
Air Bags
I was in a collision that was my fault, i rear ended a mini van hit a concrete/stone/ dirt barrier and my air bags did not deploy.
Crash reported · 1 injury · 1 death
ODI 11019996
Air Bags · Exterior Lighting · Steering
My check engine goes on and off whenever. Passenger airbag light grout it to autozone for check and it stated sensors. My shop says they fix it and it continues i have had the car for almost 2 years now
ODI 11182252
Air Bags
Takata recall i was hit head on where my airbags never came out. Airbag lights are on but air bags never deployed. I was at a complete stay steal when i was hit.
Crash reported · 2 injuries
ODI 10876112
Air Bags
On occasion, "passenger air bag off" light goes on while an adult (>120lbs.) is sitting in the front passenger seat.
ODI 10907675
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 kia sorento. The contact stated while starting the vehicle and in park, the air bag deployed inadvertently. The contact sustained left arm injuries and left leg injuries due to deployment of the air bags. Medical attention was not required and no police report was filed. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of…
1 injury
ODI 10862788
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 kia sorento. The contact stated that the air bag warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle's passenger alert system, which informs when the seat was occupied, remained activated. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the air bag sensor module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer stated that the vehicle was not included in…
ODI 10926748
Air Bags
Air bag indicator light on. Dealer test showed problem is with the sensor located inside the driver side seat. They say the solution requires me to replace the drivers side seat for $2500.
ODI 10824295
Air Bags
Air bag light came on in dashboard after starting the car and stayed on, also light stating passenger airbag is off goes on an off. Took the vehicle to the dealers back on 8/9/12 for passenger airbag light, supposedly it was repaired but still happening. Took vehicle to dealer for air bag light in dash was advised b1448 ocs, passenger bottom seat would need to be replaced which would cost $2219.34. Informed dealer…
ODI 10790206
Air Bags
The airbag light is on with the trouble codes of b1511, b1513, and b1448 all at the same time. I find it hard to believe that all this goes wrong at the same time.
ODI 10781600
Air Bags · Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 kia sorento. While driving 60 mph, the esc, passenger side air bag, and motor light illuminated before the vehicle lost power. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 11v473000 (air bags). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The aproximate failure mileage was 180,000.
ODI 10808244
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 kia sorento. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds with the front passenger seat occupied, the passenger air bag off warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed that the front passenger side air bag system failed and the front passenger seat needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the…
ODI 10693090
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 kia sorento. While driving at an unknown speed, the passenger air bag off was displayed across the message board. In addition, the contact stated that the air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer. The technician diagnosed that the sensor in the passenger seat needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure.…
ODI 10702703
Air Bags · Seats
Auto has a dashboard alert when someone sits in the passenger seat. The warning light goes out and there by arming the passenger side air bag. If this light doesn't go out, the airbag system on the passenger side will not activate. I went to the kia dealer to confirm this is what would happen. He said if the light stays on, the system will not activate. He stated that it was becoming a problem in my model of kia. It…
ODI 10587652
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 kia sorento. The contact stated that the passenger air bag light continuously illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 160,000 and the current mileage was 169,720. Updated 6/10/14*cn
ODI 10583530
Air Bags
2008 kia sorento. Consumer writes in regards to front passenger seat air bag light problems. *smd the consumer stated the right front passenger seat air bag light would stay on after the passenger fastened the seat belt. *jb
ODI 10619627
Air Bags
My 18 year old son was driving my kia sorento along with his 16 year old brother in the passenger seat when the vehicle hydroplaned on a wet road. The vehicle crashed into a tree on the passengers side of the vehicle in between the front passenger wheel and the door hinge. My 18 year old managed to get out of the vehicle and get help for his brother that unfortunately had passed away on the scene. After reviewing my…
Crash reported · 1 injury · 1 death
ODI 10493077
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 kia sorrento. The contact stated that while driving 55 mph in snowy weather, he attempted to avoid crashing into another vehicle and swerved off the roadway. The contact traveled over a grassy area before crashing into a tree. The air bags failed to deploy and the vehicle was destroyed. The contact struck her head on the windshield but was not transported to the hospital. The police were…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10490126
Air Bags
The passenger side "air bag turned off" sign comes on intermittently even when an adult is sitting in the passenger seat at the starting the vehicle and takes several attempts to get down and get back in to turn the sign off. Occasionally, this sign lights up while driving the vehicle and it is scary at that time and not possible to take any measures at the time. I have complained to kia dealership and directly to…
ODI 10722538
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 kia sorento. The contact's wife, who was 5 foot 6 inches tall and weighed 130 lbs, was seated in the front passenger seat. The front passenger side air bag light illuminated, indicating that the air bag system was deactivated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who replaced the seat cushion and re-flashed the software, but the failure continued. The manufacturer was notified of the…
ODI 10838043