Table 1 shows seven common air bag related problems of the 2003 Kia Motor Sorento. The number one most common problem is related to the air bag light on (14 problems). The second most common problem is related to the front air bag sensor control (five problems).
Takata recall. My car will not pass inspection due to a problem with one of the airbags. The car hasn't been in an accident but the airbag light is on and I'm told it will not inflate. I was told to check for recalls. Read details...
I had a 1 year old battery replaced, which was defective (non-kia dealer). Afterwards, I noticed that the air bag warning light was illuminated. Kia dealer said it was due to a bad sensor ($300 part, $300 labor). It was too expensive for me to pursue correcting. Read details...
My daughter was driving a 2003 kia sorrento and fell a sleep at the wheel after college exams. She drove into the rear of a tractor trailer tanker at approximately 40 mph. None of the air bags deployed as a result of the accident. She had a concussion and a cracked sternum. Read details...