Front Air Bag Sensor Control problems of the 2013 Kia Motor Sorento

B1764 OCS mat defect. It's been reported to us by century kia (tampa, FL) that they cannot fix my air bag sensor forcing us to pay a total $2,400. 00. We don't feel we should be held liable for a part that requires zero maintenance. I'd like for kia to resolve this or further action will be taken.

Tl- the contact owns a 2013 kia Sorento lx. The contact stated while driving at approximately 60 mph the vehicles rpn sensor dropped to zero without warning. The vehicle was taken to (nemet kia 153-03 hillside avenue, jamaica, NY 11432) for a diagnosis which was inconclusive and the vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of this failure but did not offer any resolution. However the vehicles airbag sensor is now illuminated. The approximate failure mileage was 85,000 tp.

Internal short in the OCS mat sensor located in my passenger seat where there is rarely anyone sitting. This is a major safety issue that disables my entire airbag system. It's a $2100 repair that seems to be a recurring issue for kia.

The airbag sensor light came on in sept 2016. The dealership stated that it was the passenger seat sensor that had gone bad. They stated that it could keep the passenger airbag from deploying or cause it to deploy without warning. Even though this was a safety issue it was not covered under warranty. They stated that I could have done something to cause the sensor to go bad inside the seat! the part w/ labor cost over $1500 to replace. Now 5 months late (Feb 2017) I am having the same issue again.

2013 vehicle with 60,939 miles has airbag sensor light on immediately after recall SC 124 performed. Dealer indicates codes b1764 and 1765 OCS defect. Dealer states sensor does not recognize when passenger is in seat, making this a huge safety issue and that no one should sit in this seat because a collision could result in "tragedy. " kia says vehicle is out of warranty (by 939 miles) and I am second owner (purchased the vehicle with 12k mikes as certified pre-owned) therefore, kia will split the repair cost 3 ways-kia, dealer, me ($2,200. 00 repair and only factory parts can be used, resulting in over $700. . Read more...