2012 Kia Sorento Air Bags Problems
- 53
- 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 53 stored complaint records:
- 7 indicate a crash
- 5 indicate injury
- 1 indicate fire
What owners report
- airbag light · 19 records
- light came · 18 records
- passenger side · 9 records
- clock spring · 6 records
- side airbag · 5 records
- warning light · 5 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 22 |
| 100–150k mi | 13 |
| 1–30k mi | 5 |
| 150–400k mi | 2 |
| 30–60k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Air Bags
At 97k miles, the airbag sensor light came on. After a $134 kia service visit, they determined we needed to replace our passenger side seat for an ocs sensor, at a cost of $2,550. The airbags have never been deployed in the vehicle. After reviewing many websites (and nhtsa), i see that this appears to be a common problem with this vehicle. There was a recall on the drivers side airbag clock spring, but it does not…
ODI 11306438
Air Bags · Seats
The ocs (occupant classification sensor) has failed, resulting in the passenger side airbag failing in the "off" position. The cost to replace is in excess of $2,000... A price that will leave many owners without a functioning passenger side airbag. Kia has extended coverage for other failing airbag components (clock spring), it is odd they would leave their customers exposed by not covering this one.
ODI 11278335
Air Bags
At approximately 123k miles, the airbag sensor light came on. After a kia service diagnosis, it was determined that i need an ocs mat replacement, passenger side. The airbags have never been deployed. The cost is $2,700. After reviewing many consumer websites, i see that a great number of people are having the same problem. The light came on as i was starting the car and never went off. This appears to be a…
ODI 11265750
Air Bags
Vehicle with just over 88000 miles airbag light came on dealer says will be anywhere from 1500 to 2600 dollars to find and replace issue. Other sorrento owners complaining online about same issue. On initial start for the day airbag light came on and wont go out
ODI 11287773
Air Bags
I received a recall notice from kia motors stating that i need to bring in my 2012 sorento in to have the "clock spring assembly" checked as my air bag light on the dashboard is illuminated. I brought it to have it checked and was told that it's not the "clock spring assembly" but the ocs mat that is defective ( code b1764 ) and would cost me $2640 to replace...i was told that the air bag system "might not" function…
ODI 11254441
Air Bags
My suv has not encountered any incidents that involve the air bags to deploy. Yesterday while leaving work the air bag warning light came on after i started the vehicle and the light still has not turned off. Looking at recent complaints it appears that kia has an issue that needs to be fixed nationwide.
ODI 11243368
Air Bags
Air bag light on. Air bag light came on while driving. No accident or anything to set it off. Nothing but problems with this model and this is the icing on the cake. So unsafe!!!
ODI 11235203
Air Bags
My car has never been in an accident. While driving yesterday, the air bag indicator came on and stayed on all through my trip. It will not go off. I did some research on the internet and seen that this issue has been complained about by so many other users of this vehicle. This is a safety issue as the airbag system is likely faulty and may not deploy in an accident.
ODI 11230927
Air Bags
Electrical problem with the air bag not allowing it to deploy in an accident (at all times), will cost $2,000 to repair
ODI 11222882
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 kia sorento. The contact stated that the air bag warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The contact scheduled an appointment with darcars kia of frederick (5826 urbana pike, frederick, md 21704, [redacted]) to have the vehicle diagnosed and repaired. The failure mileage was 77,200.
ODI 11216981
Air Bags
The airbag light will not turn off on the dashboard. I have not been in accident or anything. I turned my car on like normally and the airbag like continued to stay on instead of turning off once you are buckled and started driving.
ODI 11218639
Air Bags
I too have the problem of the passenger airbag light coming on out of the blue; no accidents.
ODI 11254434
Air Bags
Takata recall - ocs mat passenger front seat- airbag light came on while driving down highway and no one was sitting in the seat - kia said it is not a defect however i see multiple complaints about this issue. They want to charge $1950.00 to fix it.
ODI 11180067
Air Bags · Electronic Stability Control · Unknown Or Other
Door handles broke off, air bag light is turned on after replacing battery in car, and car won't pass smog because o2 sensor readiness and fuel system monitors won't show ready even though there is nothing wrong with the car and car is not pulling any error codes, both upstream and downstream o2 sensors were replaced, air filters changed, and fuel system was flushed and still did nothing to make the monitors show…
ODI 11161009
Air Bags
The airbag light is on. Local kia dealer closing so not taking appointments. Took it to two different mechanics both recommended checking to see if there is a recall. Their computer said high resistance in steering wheel airbag. Light is on whether sitting in the car or not sitting in it but ignition on. As long as car is on light is on. It has about 79,000 miles.
ODI 11138788
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 kia sorento. The contact stated that the air bag warning indicator remained illuminated while driving. The contact was concerned that the air bag could deploy. The vehicle was taken to union city auto mall ([redacted], union city, ga 30291, [redacted]) and the air bag sensor was replaced; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the…
ODI 11130665
Air Bags · Electrical System · Engine
I was driving the truck when i heard a loud noise like a fire gun than i saw smoke coming out from the engine, i pulled over and saw that the engine was already on fire, i got my two daughters out of the truck and five minutes later the whole truck exploted
Fire reported
ODI 11154607
Air Bags · Seats
My airbag light went off a few months ago. I originally thought is was a short because it went off anytime i moved the passenger seat around. I had my service tech check it a few times, and he reset it. He eventually said i should take it to kia. They diagnosed it and said the ocs mat was bad. It was the passenger seat occupancy sensor. I was quoted $2601.29 for just the part! They said i needed the whole cushion…
ODI 11121956
Air Bags · Exterior Lighting
Srs, airbag module light on constantly replacing bulbs june 2018, 88kmikes airbag warning light came on and wont go out after several attempts at resetting. Dealer stated it is the airbag module, not covered under warranty and would cost $750-$800 to repair and reset
ODI 11118928
Air Bags
The airbag ligjt came on and stayed then it cut off but it was never in a accident and nothing else has came on have you heard of malfunction
ODI 11100696
Air Bags · Unknown Or Other
Takata recal. My kia 2012 with current millage 49,000. No accident. Airbag light is on. Check engine light is on. Brought my vehicle to kia dealer. They said intake manifold need to be replaced and it cost around $900.
ODI 11152483
Air Bags
Airbag light is on. Code says it is a passenger seat body sensor mat. Kia has a service campaign for many airbag issues, but says this is not a problem
ODI 11118156
Air Bags · Power Train · Seats
Hello, i am 2nd owner @51,000 k with no known accidents to this suv. From 51,073k i discovered the 2nd row seat latch was faulty and i couldn't fold the seat down. I had the latch replaced and it was fine and only used it about eight imes. Then @ 68,000k found it was using/ burning oil. The repair cost quoted for this is $3,600. Ever since i've had to add up to four quarts of 5w20 between oil changes. At 85,000k the…
ODI 11082346
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 kia sorento. The contact stated that the air bag warning indicator was illuminated for approximately two months, which was a safety concern. The vehicle was taken to the dealer (mentor kia in mentor, ohio, [redacted]) where it was diagnosed that the driver's side air bag seat sensor was defective and needed replacement. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the…
ODI 11097667
Air Bags
Warning light came on stating passenger side airbag has been deactivated at around 103,000 miles and has not turned off.
ODI 11078552