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Air Bags complaints
80 reportsClear category filterMileage unknown · Mar 14, 2014
Air Bags
FOR NO REASON WHAT SO EVER, MY AIR BAG LIGHT CAME ON TODAY AND THE PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF LIGHT STAYS ON, REGARDLESS OF IF THERE IS SOMEONE IN THE SEAT. I DID HAVE TO REPLACE THE BATTERY BACK IN JANUARY, BUT I DID NOTICE THAT IT DID THIS ONCE BEFORE, HOWEVER SHUTTING IT OFF AND RESTARTING IT ALWAYS FIXED THE PROBLEM. THERE SHOULD…
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FOR NO REASON WHAT SO EVER, MY AIR BAG LIGHT CAME ON TODAY AND THE PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF LIGHT STAYS ON, REGARDLESS OF IF THERE IS SOMEONE IN THE SEAT. I DID HAVE TO REPLACE THE BATTERY BACK IN JANUARY, BUT I DID NOTICE THAT IT DID THIS ONCE BEFORE, HOWEVER SHUTTING IT OFF AND RESTARTING IT ALWAYS FIXED THE PROBLEM. THERE SHOULD BE A RECALL ON THIS, FROM WHAT I'M READING. THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10569389
90,000 miles · Nov 15, 2013
Air Bags
I BOUGHT MY VAN IN 2012 FROM MODERN TOYOTA IN WINSTON SALEM NC. I HAVE NEVER HAD A PROBLEM. I DID HAVE A BATTERY ISSUE AND REPLACED THE BATTERY ABOUT 4 MONTHS AGO. ALL THE SUDDEN MY AIRBAG LIGHT HAS COME ON AND WILL NOT GO OFF. I AM CONCERNED BECAUSE I HAVE THREE CHILDREN, AND I HAVE HEARD THAT THE 2006 KIA SEDONA HAS THESE PROB…
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I BOUGHT MY VAN IN 2012 FROM MODERN TOYOTA IN WINSTON SALEM NC. I HAVE NEVER HAD A PROBLEM. I DID HAVE A BATTERY ISSUE AND REPLACED THE BATTERY ABOUT 4 MONTHS AGO. ALL THE SUDDEN MY AIRBAG LIGHT HAS COME ON AND WILL NOT GO OFF. I AM CONCERNED BECAUSE I HAVE THREE CHILDREN, AND I HAVE HEARD THAT THE 2006 KIA SEDONA HAS THESE PROBLEMS WITH AIRBAG. IS THERE GOING TO BE A RECALL ON IT? *TR
NHTSA ODI #10552380
88,437 miles · Oct 14, 2013
Air Bags
MY AIR BAG DTC LIGHT HAS COME ON. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10547793
60,000 miles · Sep 30, 2013
Air BagsElectronic Stability Control (esc)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 KIA SEDONA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG AND ESC WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS. THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THE COMPUTER IN THE FRONT DRIVER OR PASSENGER'S SIDE SEAT WOULD HAVE TO BE REPLACED. THE TECHNICIAN WAS UNABLE TO GUARANTEE THE REPAIR AFTER…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 KIA SEDONA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG AND ESC WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS. THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THE COMPUTER IN THE FRONT DRIVER OR PASSENGER'S SIDE SEAT WOULD HAVE TO BE REPLACED. THE TECHNICIAN WAS UNABLE TO GUARANTEE THE REPAIR AFTER REPLACING THE PART. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 60,000. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10546293
130,000 miles · Jul 26, 2013
Air BagsSeat Belts
AIRBAG LIGHT ON WITHOUT CRASH OR DEFECT IN WELL MAINTAINED AUTO. APPARENTLY THIS TOTALLY INACTIVATES ALL AIRBAGS. MULTIPLE SIMILAR COMPLAINTS IN NHTSA SYSTEM. NEEDS TO BE RECALL, SINCE MOST OWNERS ARE UNABLE TO AFFORD DEALER REPAIRS TO THIS DEFECTIVE SYSTEM ON THIS MODEL CAR. OFTEN ATTRIBUTED TO DEFECTIVE SEATBELT SENSORS. …
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AIRBAG LIGHT ON WITHOUT CRASH OR DEFECT IN WELL MAINTAINED AUTO. APPARENTLY THIS TOTALLY INACTIVATES ALL AIRBAGS. MULTIPLE SIMILAR COMPLAINTS IN NHTSA SYSTEM. NEEDS TO BE RECALL, SINCE MOST OWNERS ARE UNABLE TO AFFORD DEALER REPAIRS TO THIS DEFECTIVE SYSTEM ON THIS MODEL CAR. OFTEN ATTRIBUTED TO DEFECTIVE SEATBELT SENSORS. HOPEFULLY NO ONE WILL DIE BECAUSE OF THIS PROBLEM, AND KIA USA SHOULD PAY TO REPAIR THIS KNOWN DEFECT! *TR
NHTSA ODI #10532009
Mileage unknown · Jun 24, 2013
Air Bags
2006 KIA SEDONA. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO AIR BAG LIGHT ILLUMINATING. *SMD THE DEALER INFORMED THE CONSUMER, WITH THE AIR BAG LIGHT ON, THERE WAS A POSSIBILITY THE AIR BAG(S), MAY NOT DEPLOY.
NHTSA ODI #10521326
65,690 miles · Apr 3, 2013
Air BagsElectrical SystemExterior Lighting
THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM HAS SHORTS AND HARNESS ISSUES ALL OVER. YOU HAD A RECENT RECALL, BUT NOT INVOLVING 2006 SEDONAS ONLY 2007. OUR VEHICLE HAS SAME ISSUE AS FOUND IN THE RECENT RECALL. THE AIRBAG LIGHT IS ON AND I HAVE NEVER HAD AN ACCIDENT. THE LIGHTING IS ALSO AFFECTED DUE TO THE WIRING HARNESS. I HAVE ONE BLINKER I CONS…
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THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM HAS SHORTS AND HARNESS ISSUES ALL OVER. YOU HAD A RECENT RECALL, BUT NOT INVOLVING 2006 SEDONAS ONLY 2007. OUR VEHICLE HAS SAME ISSUE AS FOUND IN THE RECENT RECALL. THE AIRBAG LIGHT IS ON AND I HAVE NEVER HAD AN ACCIDENT. THE LIGHTING IS ALSO AFFECTED DUE TO THE WIRING HARNESS. I HAVE ONE BLINKER I CONSTANTLY REPLACE AND SAME WITH ONE FRONT HEAD LAMP. I HAVE SEEN OTHER COMPLAINTS OF THE SAME THING WITH THE SAME EXACT VEHICLE. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10505533
148,000 miles · Feb 3, 2013
Air Bags
THE AIRBAG LIGHT ILLUMINATES ON DASH AND THE PASSENGER AIRBAG LIGHT ILLUMINATES OFF WHEN A PASSENGER IS SEATED IN THE SEAT. THIS IS A HAZARD CONSIDERING THE AIRBAG WILL NOT DEPLOY IN THE EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT. I HAD SEEN THAT THE SORENTOS AND OTHER MODELS HAS A SIMILAR ISSUES AND THERE IS A RECALL TO FIX THE ISSUE WHICH TAKES L…
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THE AIRBAG LIGHT ILLUMINATES ON DASH AND THE PASSENGER AIRBAG LIGHT ILLUMINATES OFF WHEN A PASSENGER IS SEATED IN THE SEAT. THIS IS A HAZARD CONSIDERING THE AIRBAG WILL NOT DEPLOY IN THE EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT. I HAD SEEN THAT THE SORENTOS AND OTHER MODELS HAS A SIMILAR ISSUES AND THERE IS A RECALL TO FIX THE ISSUE WHICH TAKES LESS THAN A MINUTE. WHY HAS KIA NOT PROVIDED THE SAME SERVICE FOR THE SEDONAS. THIS IS AN ISSUE THE KIA HAS KNOWN ABOUT AND NEEDS TO TAKE ACTION BEFORE MORE PEOPLE GET HURT. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10496216
62,000 miles · Dec 12, 2012
Air BagsSeat Belts
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 KIA SEDONA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT REMAINED ILLUMINATED WHEN THE PASSENGER'S SEAT WAS OCCUPIED AND THE PASSENGER'S SEAT BELT WAS BEING UTILIZED. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER AND WAS TOLD THAT THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG SENSOR WAS CONNECTED TO THE…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 KIA SEDONA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT REMAINED ILLUMINATED WHEN THE PASSENGER'S SEAT WAS OCCUPIED AND THE PASSENGER'S SEAT BELT WAS BEING UTILIZED. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER AND WAS TOLD THAT THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG SENSOR WAS CONNECTED TO THE SEAT BELT, IN WHICH THE SEAT BELT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE DEALER ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG COULD DEPLOY AT ANY TIME WITHOUT WARNING. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 62,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 63,000. UPDATED 1/15/13 *CN THE CONSUMER WAS QUOTED A PRICE OF $ 250 FOR A NEW SEAT BELT. UPDATED 01/22/13
NHTSA ODI #10488080
86,000 miles · Oct 16, 2012
Air BagsStructureCrashInjury
WAS IN A ACCIDENT STRUCK MANY TREES LOTS OF FRONT END DAMAGE, BOTH PASSENGER AND DRIVERS SIDE DAMAGE AND MY AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10480767
Official recalls
7Feb 14, 2020
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2006-2010 Sedona and 2007-2009 Sorento vehicles. Moisture may enter the Anti-lock Brake (ABS) Module and result in an electrical short.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: An electrical short within the ABS Module may cause an engine compartment fire, even when the vehicle is turned off, increasing the risk of an injury.
Remedy: Kia will notify owners, and dealers will install a relay in the main junction box to prevent power from being directed to the HECU when the vehicle's ignition switch is turned off, free of charge. The recall began June 5, 2020. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC186.
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Electrical System
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2006-2010 Sedona and 2007-2009 Sorento vehicles. Moisture may enter the Anti-lock Brake (ABS) Module and result in an electrical short.
Consequence: An electrical short within the ABS Module may cause an engine compartment fire, even when the vehicle is turned off, increasing the risk of an injury.
Remedy: Kia will notify owners, and dealers will install a relay in the main junction box to prevent power from being directed to the HECU when the vehicle's ignition switch is turned off, free of charge. The recall began June 5, 2020. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC186.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip:control Unit/module
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2006-2010 Sedona and 2007-2009 Sorento vehicles. Moisture may enter the Anti-lock Brake (ABS) Module and result in an electrical short.
Consequence: An electrical short within the ABS Module may cause an engine compartment fire, even when the vehicle is turned off, increasing the risk of an injury.
Remedy: Kia will notify owners, and dealers will install a relay in the main junction box to prevent power from being directed to the HECU when the vehicle's ignition switch is turned off, free of charge. The recall began June 5, 2020. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC186.
Jun 1, 2016
Kia Motors Corporation (Kia) is recalling certain model year 2006-2012 Kia Sedona vehicles manufactured from June 15, 2005, through August 14, 2012 and originally sold in, or currently registered in Alaska, Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Dakota, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, West Virginia, Wisconsin and the District of Columbia. In the affected vehicles, the front lower control arms may break due to corrosion from salt water exposure such as from road salt use.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: A broken control arm can result in the loss of control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Kia will notify owners and dealers will replace the front lower control arms on 2006-2007 models. 2008-2012 models will either have their front lower control arms replaced or additional anti-corrosion coating will be applied. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on July 27, 2016. Owners may contact Kia at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC133.
Jun 1, 2016
Kia Motors Corporation (Kia) is recalling certain model year 2006-2014 Kia Sedona vehicles manufactured from June 15, 2005, through April 04, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the secondary hood latch may bind and remain in the unlatched position when the hood is closed.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: If the primary latch is inadvertently released and the secondary latch is not engaged, the hood could unexpectedly open while driving, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Remedy: Kia will notify owners and dealers will replace the secondary hood latch or clean and lubricate the latch, depending on the vehicle's location and the condition of the latch. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on July 27, 2016. Owners may contact Kia at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's recall number is SC134.
Nov 5, 2013
Kia Motors Corporation (Kia) is recalling certain model year 2006-2012 Kia Sedona vehicles manufactured from June 15, 2005, through August 14, 2012 originally sold in, or currently registered in Massachusetts, Maryland, Michigan, New Hampshire, New York, Pennsylvania, Vermont, Wisconsin, Connecticut, Delaware, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Maine, Minnesota, Missouri, New Jersey, Ohio, Rhode Island, West Virginia or the District of Columbia. In the affected vehicles, the front lower control arms may break due to corrosion resulting from prolonged exposure to salty environments.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: A broken control arm can result in the loss of control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Kia will notify owners and dealers will inspect the degree of corrosion of the front lower control arms, and will either rustproof or replace them, free of charge. The recall began on December 20, 2013. Owners may contact Kia at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's recall number is SC100.
Apr 17, 2009
HUYNDAI-KIA IS RECALLING 139,844 MY 2006-2007- SEDONA, SPORTAGE, SORENTO AND MY RONDO AND AMANTI VEHICLES. THE STOP LAMP SWITCH IN THE AFFECTED VEHICLES MAY MALFUNCTION. A MALFUNCTIONING STOP LAMP SWITCH MAY CAUSE THE BRAKE LIGHTS TO NOT ILLUMINATE WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL IS DEPRESSED OR MAY CAUSE THE BRAKE LIGHTS TO REMAIN ILLUMINATED WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL IS RELEASED. A STOP LAMP SWITCH MALFUNCTION MAY ALSO AFFECT THE OPERATION OF THE BRAKE-TRANSMISSION SHIFT INTERLOCK FEATURE SO THE TRANSMISSION SHIFTER WOULD NOT BE ABLE TO BE SHIFTED OUT OF THE PARK POSITION. IT MAY ALSO CAUSE THE ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) MALFUNCTION LIGHT TO ILLUMINATE, AND IT MAY NOT DEACTIVATE THE CRUISE CONTROL WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL IS DEPRESSED.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: ANY OF THESE MALFUNCTIONS, ALONE OR IN COMBINATION, MAY LEAD TO A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE STOP LAMP SWITCH FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 17, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KIA'S CONSUMER ASSISTANCE CENTER AT 1-800-333-4542.
Sep 11, 2006
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH ADJUSTABLE BRAKE PEDALS, THE STOP LAMP SWITCH WIRING HARNESS MAY BE OUT OF POSITION. AN IMPROPERLY POSITIONED STOP LAMP SWITCH WIRING HARNESS COULD MAKE CONTACT WITH THE U-JOINT ASSEMBLY OF THE STEERING COLUMN. REPEATED CONTACT MAY EVENTUALLY CAUSE THE WIRING HARNESS INSULATION TO CHAFE.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: CHAFED INSULATION COULD CAUSE A SHORT OF THE WIRING HARNESS RESULTING IN THE LOSS OF BRAKE LIGHTS, ENGINE STALLING, OR AN INABILITY TO START THE VEHICLE INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE WIRING HARNESS FOR CHAFING AND, REPAIR IF NECESSARY. IN ADDITION, THE DEALER WILL SECURE THE WIRING HARNESS TO PREVENT CONTACT WITH THE U-JOINT ASSEMBLY. THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 29, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KIA AT 1-800-333-4542.
Jul 19, 2006
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE REAR CALIPER BRAKE HOSES MAY BE OUT OF POSITION. AN IMPROPERLY POSITIONED REAR CALIPER BRAKE HOSE MAY CONTACT REAR SUSPENSION COMPONENTS AND OVER TIME BREACH THE INTEGRITY OF THE HOSE.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THIS WOULD RESULT IN THE LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID, WHICH COULD CAUSE DECREASED BRAKE FUNCTION, LEADING TO CRASH AND PERSONAL INJURIES.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE POSITIONING OF THE REAR CALIPER BRAKE HOSES AND ADJUST OR REPLACE THEM FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 15, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KIA AT 1-800-333-4542.
Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗
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