| Issue ID | 1126803 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10651557 |
| Manufacurer | Kia Motors America |
| Brand | KIA |
| Model | RIO |
| Model Year | 2006 |
| File date | 11/10/14 |
| Component | AIR BAGS |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | I have only had this problem with my car after the airbag was repaired after the recall in 2012. The passenger airbag light stays on even when someone is sitting in the seat. My boyfriend and i are the only ones that ever sit on the passenger side and both weigh more then the necessary weight. The car was taken in twice because the first time i took the car in they could not replicate the problem. The next day the airbags malfunctioned again. I took the car back in the following week and this time they kept it for the week and were able to get the light to stay on. They now claim that they need to replace the bottom half of the seat and it will cost almost $800. I feel that another recall is needed. |
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| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | CHELAN, WA |
| VIN pattern | XXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | N |
| Was part original equipment? | |
| No. of injured persons | 0 |
| No. of fatalities | 0 |
| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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