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2005 KIA SORENTO Air Bags On-off Switch Assembly Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	531649
Internal NHTSA #	10112599
Manufacurer	KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
Brand	KIA
Model	SORENTO
Model Year	2005
File date	04/03/05
Component	AIR BAGS:ON-OFF SWITCH ASSEMBLY
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	The "passenger airbag off" light remain lit even with an adult in the passenger seat. I have only owned the 2005 kia sorento ex for 2 days and everytime a passenger is in the seat they must try to reposition themselves and then you turn off the ignition and restart the engine before light will go off. I have seen this issue posted on some kia discussion forums and so far dealers have no answer to the problem.*ak
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	45
Number of Occurences	4
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	OWENSBORO, KY
VIN pattern	KNDJC733X55XXXXXX
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	04/03/05
Was original owner?	Y
Anti-lock brakes	N
Cruise control	N
Number of cylinders	6
Drive train type	4WD
Transmission type	AUTO
Vehicle speed	0
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2005 KIA SORENTO Air Bags On-off Switch Assembly Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2005 KIA SORENTO Air Bags On-off Switch Assembly Problems, Complaints and Defects

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