Air Bag Related Problems of the 2017 Kia Motor Sorento

Table 1 shows four common air bag related problems of the 2017 Kia Motor Sorento. The number one most common problem is related to the air bag (nine problems). The second most common problem is related to the air bag light on (one problem).

Table 1. Air Bag related problems of Kia Motor Sorento


Recently reported Air Bag problems of the 2017 Kia Motor Sorento

The Air Bag problem

My airbag light is on after picking it up from a kia dealership service and they are refusing to correct the issue that was caused by the dealership. I escalated the issue to kia America and filled a formal case#25916418 on 2/26/2026.   Read details...

The Air Bag Light On problem

The air bag light was staying on so I took the vehicle to dealer. The diagnosed it as the passenger seat air bag was defective. It will cost me almost $800 to repair. Should this be a manufacturer issue and be replaced at no cost? if I don't repair it, it could be dangerous.   Read details...

The Air Bag On-off Switch problem

My passenger side air bag will not become active if I use my air cushion. I need to be able to activate the air bag. Kia tells me to bad . I need to use a cushion for medical reasons. I want the air bag to be active . I paid for this feature. Kia said I can't use a cushion.   Read details...


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