2011 Kia Sorento Air Bags Problems
- 143
- 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 143 stored complaint records:
- 18 indicate a crash
- 13 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- airbag light · 39 records
- light came · 38 records
- clock spring · 20 records
- steering wheel · 13 records
- safety issue · 12 records
- warning light · 11 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 59 |
| 100–150k mi | 35 |
| 30–60k mi | 13 |
| 150–400k mi | 5 |
| 1–30k mi | 3 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Air Bags · Body · Seats
My car driver side air bag light came on suddenly and dealer wants to charge to diagnose and repair. The driver seat lower back adjusting cushion does not function anymore. The rear driver side door does not umlock dealer wants to charge to diagnose or inspect and order the door handle base mechanism part, then charge for that and installation.
ODI 11233583
Air Bags · Unknown Or Other
Air bag light has been on for about a year, dealership did not know how to fix problem and told me it was a part of a recall issue but was never fixed. Last month my engine locked up on me while driving on highway, upon my husband and police getting there to assist, i was informed that there was no oil in my reservoir, my husband bought oil only to return and notice that drain plug was not in place, engine is burnt…
ODI 11155935
Air Bags
I took my 2011 kia sorento in to kia motors in american fork, utah to get the airbag light checked out. It has been on for quite some time now. They told me that the ocs mat needed to be replaced and wanted to charge me $1600 to fix. Since my airbags can not detect anything without getting this part replaced, its a major safety issue. This needs to be recalled.
ODI 11208302
Air Bags · Electrical System · Unknown Or Other
Air bag light has come on and will not go off. All of the controls on the steering wheel have stopped working, and the fuel door button has also stopped working.
ODI 11265789
Air Bags · Electrical System
Steering wheel controls for radio/phone quit working and the airbag light came on. No accident etc, just quit working.
ODI 11173785
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 kia sorento. While driving various speeds, the air bag warning indicator illuminated. The contact was concerned that the air bag might deploy. The vehicle was taken to balise kia (located at [redacted], west springfield, ma 01089, [redacted]) where it was diagnosed that the passenger seat air bag sensor failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired due to the repair fees.…
ODI 11150179
Air Bags
Srs light on, replace entire passenger seat $3000. No accident air bags never deployed, car stationary light comes on yet passenger in seat sensor works
ODI 11143422
Air Bags
My 2011 kia sorento is accident-free. When the mileage was at about 85,000, the air bag light turned on when i started the car one day, and has stayed lit when the car is running ever since. Around the same mileage, i noticed that the passenger air bag "off" light is sometimes lit when there is an adult passenger, and it is sometimes not lit when no passenger is in the passenger seat. From what i read online, this…
ODI 11152563
Air Bags
At 106,000 miles, the airbag alert light came on. Took it to be looked at. Code reader stated that the ocs mat on the passenger side was bad. Quotes $2,000 to completely replace seat.
ODI 11132436
Air Bags
Air bag light stays on all the time it seams there are numerous complaint about this issue ive already read about 20 posted on the internet. The safety issue is when the light is on the air bag system is not functional. The light turns on when i star the car then goes of for 2 seconds and stays on all the time until i shut down the car. Ive done all the quick checks like lose connections to no avail. On line the…
ODI 11139183
Air Bags · Seat Belts
Dashboard continuously illuminates that there is a problem with the vehicles air bags. Light is on when the ignition is on or the engine is on. There are no problems driving he vehicle but unsure if airbag will deploy if i am in an accident.
ODI 11129637
Air Bags
Abs light came on around 120,000 miles. Believe it is causing issues for steering wheel controls. Light will not turn off. Clock spring sensor bad. Repairs estimated at $2,000. This is a safety issue, will air bags deploy at all???? Why is this not recalled??? Read many complaints of the same issue.
ODI 11131106
Air Bags · Vehicle Speed Control
Air bag light stays on all the time it seams there are numerous complaint about this issue ive already read about 20 posted on the internet. The safety issue is when the light is on the air bag system is not functional. The light turns on when i star the car then goes of for 2 seconds and stays on all the time until i shut down the car. Ive done all the quick checks like lose connections to no avail. On line the…
ODI 11150091
Air Bags
THE SRS LIGHT CAME ON WHILE DRIVING
ODI 11121177
Air Bags · Body · Power Train
(1)transmission got stuck in 2nd gear while driving on the highway. Transmission would "jump" every time the car hit 50mhp. Could not replicate after sitting in driveway overnight. (2)abs light is constantly on-told it is a clock spring. Kia not worried about it. (3) doors stick-drivers door will lock itself and cannot open from outside. This happened 3x while car is running and i exited to get mail. Front passenger…
ODI 11161405
Air Bags
Airbag sensor came on despite no accident and hasn't gone away. No damage or hits to my vehicle to cause any malfunction.
ODI 11141976
Air Bags · Electrical System
Takata recall - my 2011 kia sorrento air bag has stopped working and stays on red. I now have no air bags. Also the whole front panel keeps flashing on then off at night while driving on the highway. This is a safety hazard. I've search for a recall on my vehicle and none is showing up.
ODI 11112589
Air Bags
Air bag light came on at 70000 miles. Dealer ran a scan and we were told the passenger ocs mat was bad. They quoted us at $1600 to fix. Needless to say we are not happy as this is a safety issue that should be recalled.
ODI 11101740
Air Bags · Engine · Unknown Or Other
First it started with drivers door not working. I can't get in the driver door because the handle doesn't work. So i have been crawling thru the passenger door to get in the car. But now i can't do that because the passenger door won't open from the outside either. You pull on the door handle and it does nothing. What if there were a fire and i was in the car and someone ran up to get me out they would not be able…
ODI 11243348
Air Bags · Electrical System
The electrical malfunction of the airbag has drained and caused the battery to go dead. Also has messed up the controls in the steering wheel.
ODI 11100674
Air Bags · Power Train · Unknown Or Other
Car shifter is not engaging and disengaging resulting in not being able to place car in park. This issues was a recall before however; the fix didn't resolve the problem and kia has not offered a new fix. Also, air bag light still illuminating after recall fix. Again kia refuse to fix and issue could cause air bag not to deploy in an accident. Also, back rear passenger door won't open from the inside or outside.
ODI 11096981
Air Bags
Air bag illumination light came on & stayed on at 65450 miles. Dealership states air bag won't deploy as system is rendered inoperable. Needs sop clock spring & ocs matt. Total estimate for repair is $2000. & it's not under warranty. This is a safety issue that needs to be addressed by kia sooner rather than later.
ODI 11096349
Air Bags · Electrical System · Headlights
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 kia sorento. While driving 30 mph, the air bag warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer (jim ellis kia of kennesaw, [redacted] northwest, kennesaw, ga 30144) where it was diagnosed that the clockspring needed replacement. The contact stated that the clockspring was replaced, but was concerned that the air bag inflator was not also replaced. The contact was also…
ODI 11089055
Air Bags
AIRBAG LIGHT CAME ON RANDOMLY. HAS NOT SHUT OFF.
ODI 11174843
Air Bags
At 100,900 miles my air bag light came on, car brought to the dealership and i was informed by air bag sensor is defective. In order to fix the problem i will need to pay $1900 to get entire drivers seat replaced. I currently am driving with no air bags in the entire car.
ODI 11089214