THE AIRBAG LIGHT CAME ON WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION. WHEN ABLE TO SAFELY PULL OVER TO THE A PARKING LOT THE VEHICLE WAS SHUT OFF AND TURNED BACK ON. THE LIGHT STAYED ON.
2011 kia Sorento airbags problems
severe 145 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $1,100
Complaints
145
Recalls
0
Crashes
14
Avg fix
$1,100
What owners are reporting 3 most recent
MY VEHICLE WAS TRAVELING AT ABOUT 50 MILES AND HOUR AND A CAR TURNED IN FRONT OF ME AND I T- BONED HIM. MY CAR WENT UP ONTO THE 2 FRONT WHEELS AND THEN SKIDDED INTO A TELEPHONE POLE AT ABOUT 30 MILES AN HOUR. MY CAR IS TOTALED. MY CONCERN IS THAT THE AIR BAGS NEVER DEPLOYED DURING EITHER IMPACT AND I THINK THEY SHOULD HAVE. I HAVE PICTURES TO SHOW THE CONDITION OF THE CAR...UPDATED 01/21/15 */BF …
AIRBAG LIGHT HAS BEEN ON FOR MILES. KIA STATES IT IS NOT UNDER WARRANTY, BUT THAT THE ENTIRE AIRBAG SYSTEM IS DEACTIVATED DUE TO THIS ERROR CODE. THEY QUOTED AT THE LEAST $1,500 IN PARTS ALONE, NOT INCLUDING LABOR AND THEY CAN'T GUARANTEE THAT WILL FIX THE PROBLEM. I AM FINDING THIS A COMMON ISSUE IN 2011 KIA SORENTO. THIS SHOULD BE A MANDATORY RECALL. PEOPLE CAN'T AFFORD TO FIX THIS PROBLEM.…
Common questions
How serious is the airbags problem on the 2011 kia Sorento?
It's a meaningful issue. 145 complaints have been filed and the failure mode causes operational problems for owners. Repairs average $1,100.
At what mileage does the airbags typically fail?
Mileage data is limited for this issue. Owners report failures across a wide range, suggesting cause is more about driving conditions and maintenance than mileage alone.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $1,100 for airbags repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to airbags?
No active recalls currently cover airbags issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Other problem areas on this vehicle
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities.
Repair cost estimates are independent-shop national averages and may differ in your area.
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