Table 1 shows seven common air bag related problems of the 2005 Kia Motor Spectra. The number one most common problem is related to the air bag not deploy (15 problems). The second most common problem is related to the front air bag sensor control (13 problems).
Airbag warning light is activated. Car has not sustained damage. Seat or sensor malfunction may cause airbag not to deploy in crash. Read details...
My passenger seat occupancy sensor has gone bad and kia is refusing to replace the sensor mat for 2005 kia Spectras, even though they have agreed to replace the mat for the same model car from 2007 to 2009 see the NHTSA pdf about the 2007 model year recall: https://static. Nhtsa. Read details...
Takata recall contacted local kia and referred to national phone 1-800-333-4542 where a representative (jessica) stated that kia does not use takata airbags on any of their vehicles; therefore, no need to replace. End of conversation. Read details...