Front Air Bag Sensor Control problems of the 2006 Kia Motor Sportage

2006 kia Sportage. Consumer writes in regards to airbag failure. Consumer sent additional correspondence. Consumer sent additional correspondence on 1/23/15. The consumer wanted a waiver for the air bag failure, due to the fact, the vehicle would not pass inspection. The dealer informed the consumer the seat sensor wasn't working properly and it would cost $1800. However, there was no guarantee the repair would resolve the problem. Updated 07/01/15. Updated 07/06/15.

The seat belt sensor for the air bags has gone out 3 times. The first time happened about 2500k miles and was under warranty, the second time was after 60k miles and we had to pay for it about $100, the third time it went out was about 80k miles. I was quoted $300 to have it replaced again but when I complained they offered to do it for $100. I think this is a safety issue and it appears to need a recall on the part. I do not think that we should have to pay to have this part replaced and in the mean time we are driving around without the sensor working for the air bag. Good job kia!.

Dealer repaired airbag they replaced from belt to sensors and airbag still light, now no more warranty they deny repair.

The contact owns a 2006 kia Sportage. The contact stated that the air bag warning lamp illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that the passenger air bag sensor mat was defective and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the problem but did not offer any assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 40,000 and the current mileage was 46,000. Updated 09/05/lj updated 9/8/2014.