Four problems related to side/window air bag have been reported for the 2007 Kia Motor Sorento. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2007 Kia Motor Sorento based on all problems reported for the 2007 Sorento.
The passenger side airbag sensor in my 2007 kia Sorento has failed intermittently ever since I purchased the vehicle in 2009. It fails at least 50% of the time when a passenger is in the seat (sometimes >200 lbs. ) upon complaining to the dealer, they continued to insist that the passenger was not sitting properly in the seat. This is ridiculous. I know of no other cars where that is an issue. The dealer says to get out and back in again, but that is not going to happen when you are on a busy highway going 65 mph and realize the airbag is not on. So, then they say to lift your butt up for 10 seconds and then sit back down. It sometimes works, but takes a few tries. And, do you know how embarrassing that is to ask a guest (particularly if a business guest) to do that? again, it is just so ridiculous that I fear owners will ignore it thus putting their passengers at risk. So, I was thrilled to see that there was finally a recall of the 2007 Sorento passenger airbag sensor in the fall of 2011. Finally, they admit there is a problem. However, then the dealer says that my VIN is not covered by the recall. Really??? this recall needs to be expanded. I am taking my car back again next week and if it is not replaced by kia, I will be calling the kia headquarters legal department to complain. If you can help get this recall expanded so that I and others do not have to go through this, I would greatly appreciate it.
2007 kia Sorento passenger side air bag indicates off with adult in front seat.
Air bag sensor light on passenger side of 07 kia rio was on after repairs from an accident. Took to kia of conyers for diagnosis. Almost a month later, my car is still at the dealership. It was determined that it was a warranty issue which I am reporting in case more people have this same problem. Safety is my main concern.
The passenger side airbag sensor malfunctions intermittently on my 2007 kia Sorento. There are times when a normal sized person is seated properly, but the airbag sensor indicates the airbag is not activated. Previously, if I restarted the car with the passenger seated the issue was corrected, but I have since encountered times when restarting the car does not fix the problem. I have brought my vehicle to two kia dealerships and contacted kia corporate, but was told that there was nothing they could do to help me.