2011 Kia Sorento airbags problems

Related recalls

No recalls on file.

What owners say

1. Filed Jan 22, 2026UTAirbags

   In a letter dated August 14, 2019, KIA advised that the warranty coverage for the driver's front airbag clock spring assembly was extended to 15 years. the clock spring is an electrical connection which rotates with the steering wheel to maintain proper functioning of the airbag unit. If the airbag light stays on, and the car continues to be used without repair, the driver's airbag may eventually not deploy in a frontal impact. This is a safety issue, since the airbag may…

   NHTSA complaint #11712727 · source
2. Filed Jan 6, 2025WAAirbagsElectrical System

   My car has been in the Kia shop for engine. We just stopped on the freeway and for the module recall and my safety bag is just constantly on since I’ve gotten it and now I’m noticing electrical issues that shouldn’t be someone told me. Hey you need to file a complaint because your car can catch on fire And I don’t know what else to do but to do a paper trail just in case but it’s been recalls after recalls

   NHTSA complaint #11634294 · source
3. Filed Sep 28, 2024GAAirbagsOther / UnknownTransmission & Drivetrain

   1. Air bag light has been on for over a year. Was checked at dealership, and was told there is a recall on sensor. 2. Power Train, unknown of what's going on. Riding down the road all of a sudden it stalls for a minute. It's a hard jerk, like it's not getting gas, or the transmission is out of sinc. This started about two years ago. Took it to my local repairman, and he said it was a warning in the tire wheel letting me know something was wrong in the wheel. They repaired…

   NHTSA complaint #11616981 · source
4. Filed Jul 8, 2024FLAirbagsElectrical SystemSteering

   1-The front air bag sensor will nor register if a person is sitting in the sear, no matter the weight. 2-The modem keeps direction the vehicle to steer right. No matter how many alignments and parts are replaced, the ECM will not correct itself 3-KIA dealers will only repair the problem if the customer pays $$$$$$$$

   NHTSA complaint #11600242 · source
5. Filed May 15, 2024117,757 miAZAirbagsBrakes

   The contact owns a 2011 Kia Sorento. The contact stated while driving 30 MPH, the front tires independently braked on and off quickly. The contact stated that the "Down Hill" symbol, traction control, and ABS warning lights were illuminated. The contact had taken the vehicle to a local dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the clock spring and the angular velocity sensor needed to be replaced. The contact stated that the dealer retrieved DTC codes: C1260 and…

   NHTSA complaint #11588855 · source
6. Filed Aug 4, 2023NYAirbagsEngineTransmission & Drivetrain

   When I started out with the car it drove alright then I had to take it back and forth for the wiring smelling like it was burning 🔥 but have never caught on fire thank goodness had to get a tuneup spark plugs 🔌 and it still doesn’t work right

   NHTSA complaint #11536599 · source
7. Filed May 26, 2023CAAirbags

   I took this car, my mom’s car, to a Kia dealership yesterday for a diagnostic. I was told it had no air bags. I was really upset to find that out. I am not certain if we knew this when purchased years ago. This car was previously in an accident and we were told all the airbags were cut out. I wanted to to voice that I think it should be illegal to drive a car with no air bags. I think that information should be listed under a persons drivers license number and or VIN number.…

   NHTSA complaint #11523977 · source
8. Filed May 18, 2023NYAirbags

   Airbag light is on and i need to know if that is a recall since there was a recall for many makes of cars due to air bags.

   NHTSA complaint #11522593 · source
9. Filed Jan 10, 2023OHFireAirbagsBody & StructureElectrical System

   My 2011 Kia Sorento caught fire while parked outside in parking lot overnight while I slept the police an fire department said my vin had two active recalls on it it started fire on its own without even being driven now I’m out of a car

   NHTSA complaint #11500967 · source
10. Filed Oct 27, 2022CTAirbags

    The air bag warning lamp is on caused by the malfunction of the clock spring in the steering wheel. None of the functions on the steering wheel work as well due to this malfunction. The air bag according to multiple sites may deploy at any given time

    NHTSA complaint #11491228 · source
11. Filed Sep 27, 2022MDAirbagsElectrical SystemEngine

    Time chain tensioner is faulty and camshafts have been updated the 2011 model. I just purchased a 2011 Sorrento Ex and it will cost 5000 to do the upgrade. The air bag has caused problems in the electrical systems of the horn. This cost 400 to replace airbag.

    NHTSA complaint #11486688 · source
12. Filed Aug 22, 2022NJAirbagsOther / UnknownSeats & Seat Belts

    The car will not always go in park and will click into gear a few seconds afterwards. The car rolled out of my driveway in reverse and caused over 5000.00 dollars in damages. Also the seat settings will get stuck moving and not moving. The air bag light is also on and the fuel cap sticks and won't open unless forced opened

    NHTSA complaint #11480666 · source

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. View this vehicle on NHTSA.gov Methodology