general problems of the 2013 Kia Motor Sorento

The contact owns a 2013 kia Sorento. The contact stated that when starting the vehicle, the air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 53,000.

I have been trying to set up a appointment with citrus motors kia, ontario California. 1350 s woodruff way ontario California 91761. And they are giving me the rounds. Seen last week I have been texting them and calling. And no answer.

In the past two weeks the warning lamp for front passenger seat remains lit up indicating airbag problem in that area second row seats clip areas to lift seats and allow entry to third row were very hard to operate and now malfunctioned and don't work at all to lift seats. This has been checked out by kia dealer last year to no resolve(they were able to lift seats up with great effort), but I am not able to get the seats lifted rendering access to 3rd row impossible for use.

My airbag light has been on for a while and I didn’t know until today that technically I shouldn’t be driving it. I learned that, if the light is on, there is a possibility that in the event of a collision the airbags may night deploy. I am financing this car from car shop and had to have a recall for the airbags be repaired. Is there any way to have this issue corrected without paying? I’d rather not die going food shopping.

After a routine oil change my air bag sensor light illuminated after turning the car on. Tried the reset, still on. I took it to a mechanic who told me this is a common problem with kia Sorentos. He also said that it is likely some sensor or the airbag itself and it being on it is very unsafe to drive because it won’t deploy if there is an accident. There has never been a collision or any other reason for this to occur other than faulty manufacturing. After researching I’ve found many posts of other Sorento owners with the same issue. All of them being required to pay a heavy amount for a fix that should be a safety recall. We all have paid a large amount for a “safe” vehicle. Common sense would say that it is kia’s responsibility to fix the issue, regardless of warranty. It isn’t a wear and tear, its lives and financial burden. I cannot afford to have it fixed, but it is my only vehicle. What am I supposed to do? please, get this recalled.

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The passenger airbag light remains turned on even when front passenger seat is occupied and seat belt is in use.

I started the vehicle as usual to head home from running errands. I usually watch the warning lights go off. For some reason after the lights went off the air bag light came back on as I was going down the road. I pulled over and turned it off. Waited 5 minutes and started it back up thinking it just needed shut off and restarted. The light again went off for a second and back on all the way home. My normal shop can not work on that component so I have to take it to the kia dealer to get it fixed and pay to have it checked. Under 130000 miles, this shouldnt be happening.

Passenger air bag warning light stay on . On the dash. Brought up to the attention of the dealership. Advised them that I felt it wasn't safe, I was advised that the recall had not been received. Still my bright red light stays on. Worried when I am driving with a loved one in the passenger seat.

I own a 2013 kia Sorento lx fwd auto, granted I bought it used in June 2020. But every since I've owned my vehicle I've had a problem with my engine light being on, the driver side break light keeps going out and the usb and cigarette lighter keep blowing the fuses. I love my truck and I need to know how kia can help to fix these problems.

I got in my vehicle to drive it like normal and my air bag symbol came on and never went back off. No noises so far or other areas of concern. I had just started up the vehicle from being stationary like it is daily in the same spot from when I return home from work.

Have not had any problems other then having to put 2 quarts of oil in the motor every other day and it stalling to the point of almost cutting off when I start to take off. I got up put oil in the car started my day as usual, ran errands and the parked the car as usual. Went to get in it the next day and the engine light was on. Started to drive it and it made the sound as if it was misfiring. Later that day had my mechanic look at it and he said what I thought it was plugs. So I changed the plugs and coil packs and it did not change a thing. Still had that noise and when you are going down the road it will start shaking and have to gear down. Called kia customer service they said it was part of the 147 recall even though it showed that it had been fixed in 2018. I explained that it shook when driven that plugs and coil packs have been changed, had to fill up on oil instead of gas and that the oil had gas in it. Told me it would cost me 230 out of pocket to have it towed. Next day took it too kia dealership who said I would have to wait until the motor locked up before they could do anything. Finally got them to look at it and they said the motor was bad. It was not safe to drive it anymore because it could caught fire or cause an accident. But yet not part of the recall said I would have to pay for all the repairs out of pocket. Not only did kia customer service and NHTSA both said it was part of the 147 recall. I am with out a vehicle and still have to pay for one that I can't even drive or get fixed.

Clock spring broke and airbags didn't deploy.

My car 2013 kia Sorento burnt up !!.

Driving down the highway and car cought fire. If it wasn't for the car next to us who signaled to pull over we would have been toast.

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Takata recall- the mercedes dealer where I live (lancaster, NY 14086) has been waiting 2 years for parts. Cold climates are being serviced last if not at all. I also have a home in cape coral FL. Where I plan to eventually make a permanent move. They are servicing the hot. Humid climates first. Until I make my move permanent my mercedes will remain in nys. I run the risk of not having remedied the recall when I do make the permanent move. I fear by then I will not be able to have the vehicle serviced in FL. Due to a shortage of parts. I have only owned this vehicle for a year. Was it not the dealer's responsibility to tell me of the recall when I was considering the purchase? ( I did not purchase from a authorized mercedes dealer, joe basil resale was the seller. ) I may have reconsidered my puchase if I knew about the recall and it's specific issues in relation to my pending relocating. Fortunately, nothing has occured at this point but I am concerned about what can happen in the future.

The contact owns a 2013 kia Sorento. While turning into a parking lot during inclement weather conditions, the contact lost control of the vehicle and crashed into a metal pole. The contact stated that the driver side seat belt failed to retract. The contact sustained a cracked sternum, neck and back pains that required medical attention. The passenger sustained a back injury that required medical attention. The contact also stated that four additional passengers sustained minor abrasions that did not require medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to an impound lot. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The VIN was unavailable. The approximate failure mileage was 48,000.