Front Air Bag Sensor Control Problems of Kia Motor Amanti

2005 kia Amanti. Consumer writes in regards to defective airbag sensor the consumer stated the defective feature was the sensor that controlled the air bags, which was installed within the bottom portion of the passenger seat. When the sensor malfunctioned, a warning light displayed on the dashboard stating "airbag". The consumer stated the first time the air bag light illuminated, the dealer found a problem with the steering column. The remedy lasted for a short time. The second time, the air bag light illuminated, the consumer was informed the problem was a defective sensor which was located in the bottom of the passenger seat. The sensor in the passenger seat controlled the driver's side air bags and the side air bags. The consumer stated kia sent him a letter outlining the restrictions and constraints regarding the use of the air bag system and how it can malfunction.

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The contact owns a 2007 kia Amanti. The air bag warning light consistently illuminated on the instrument control panel, which indicated that the passenger front air bag was inoperative. The vehicle was taken to the dealership, and the airbag system was replaced. However the repair did not remedy the failure. The current and failure mileages were 10106. Updated 1/4/10 the consumer stated the dealer suggested that his wife carry extra weight in her lap or ride in the back seat. Updated 01/06/10.

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The contact owns a 2005 kia Amanti. The air bag light continuously illuminates on the instrument panel. The contact had the vehicle repaired five times, but the dealer stated that nothing was wrong with the vehicle. The dealer advised him to disregard the light because the air bags were still working. The parts were covered under warranty. The failure mileage was 17,522 and current mileage was 22,000. Updated 12/31/07 updated.

Soon after start up, I pulled out of my drive way and proceeded to turn onto the street and I had no power for about 2 seconds, then it goes full out. This has happened 8 or 9 times. I have been very disappointed with the dealer. They are clueless. I have been back 6 times for an airbag light on the dash and it is still on. Headlight went out and had to go back 3 times for that.

The contact owns a 2004 kia Amanti. The contact stated that the vehicle's air bag indicator light illuminates intermittently while driving 45 mph. The vehicle was brought to the dealer and the air bag was replaced. However, the dealer did not replace all of the screws and the air bag landed in the contacts lap. The contact feels that the air bags could deploy at any given moment. The current mileage is 59,000 and failure mileage was 33,316. Spoke with consumer 10/16/07 need to resend form. The dealer stated reinstalled fuel filler cap and steering gear mounting bolts. Updated 11/01/07.

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