TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 KIA SORENTO. WHILE OPERATING THE VEHICLE, THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG INDICATOR REMAINED ILLUMINATED, INDICATING A POSSIBLE FAILURE WITH THE AIR BAG SYSTEM. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE LOCAL DEALER (FRANKLIN KIA IN FRANKLIN, TN) WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 86,000.
2014 kia Sorento airbags problems
critical 33 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $1,100
Complaints
33
Recalls
0
Crashes
9
Avg fix
$1,100
What owners are reporting 3 most recent
I TOOK THE VEHICLE IN BECAUSE THE SURE BAG LIGHT WAS ON. SHORTLY AFTER, I RECIEVED SOMETHING IN THE MAIL FROM KIA ABOUT THE AIR BAG RECAPS SO I TOOK IT IN. THE DEALERSHIP TOLD ME MY VIN WASN'T COVERED. THEY SAID THE PASSENGER SIDE BAG IS WHAT I AM HAVING AN ISSUE WITH SO THEY TURNED OFF THE AIR BAGS AND I'VE BEEN DRIVING WITH NO AIR BAGS FOR A COUPLE OF MONTHS BECAUSE THEY SAID I HAD TO PAY FOR IT…
MY AIRBAG LIGHT HAS BEEN GOING ON/OFF FOR A FEW MONTHS NOW, AND I HAVE CONTACTED SEVERAL KIA DEALERSHIPS THAT HAVE TOLD ME MY CAR IS NOT A PART OF AN AIRBAG RECALL, AND IF I WANT IT FIXED, I WILL HAVE TO COME OUT OF POCKET TO THE TIME OF ABOUT $2,000 TO GET THIS FIXED. THE DEALERSHIPS I CALLED, AND 1 I WENT TO IN-PERSON, TOLD ME THAT ANYTHING RELATED TO THE AIRBAG LIGHT IS NOT UNDER ANY TYPE OF W…
Common questions
How serious is the airbags problem on the 2014 kia Sorento?
It's a serious issue. 33 complaints have been filed, including 9 reports involving a crash and 1 fatality(ies). We've classified it as critical based on NHTSA's reported outcomes.
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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