| Issue ID | 551831 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10129480 |
| Manufacurer | KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC. |
| Brand | KIA |
| Model | SORENTO |
| Model Year | 2005 |
| File date | 04/06/05 |
| Component | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | My new kia sorento has "advanced airbags" and the "passenger side airbag off" indicator is frequently illuminated even with an adult properly secured in the front passenger seat. I have had it back to the dealership twice and they have indicated both times that the problem won't happen with them. I have been unable to confirm whether the airbag will actuallywork when this light is on. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 600 |
| Number of Occurences | 46 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | AMBER, OK |
| VIN pattern | KNDJD733755XXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | |
| Was part original equipment? | |
| No. of injured persons | 0 |
| No. of fatalities | 0 |
| Date of purchase | 03/06/05 |
| Was original owner? | Y |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
| Drive train type | RWD |
| Transmission type | AUTO |
| Vehicle speed | 0 |
| DoT tire identifier | |
| Tire size | |
| Location of tire code | |
| Type of tire failure code | |
| Was defective tire repaired? | |
| Date of manufacture | |
| Type of child seat code | |
| Type of restraint | |
| Dealer's name | BIG RED SPORTS & IMPORTS |
| Dealer's telephone number | 405-364-4400 |
| Dealer's city | NORMAN |
| Dealer's state code | OK |
| Dealer's ZIP code | 73072 |