| Issue ID | 828065 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10365864 |
| Manufacurer | KIA MOTORS CORPORATION |
| Brand | KIA |
| Model | SORENTO |
| Model Year | 2009 |
| File date | 17/02/10 |
| Component | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | I have 2 complaints. 1) i have complained about the front passenger air bag not coming on when an adult is seated in it. I have taken it to 2 different kia shops 5 times since 1200 miles and was told it is operating normal. Normal is when an adult sits in it, not when you place a purse on the seat or whenever it decides to work. I am following the manual and still no satisfaction with repair. 2) at 1200 miles i also complained that the car would buck, stick in 3rd gear, and not shift till it red lines. This does not happen all the time and i was told by kia that unless the "check engine" light comes on they can not find the problem. Even after the #1 repair tech in the world for kia experienced the not shifting till it red lines for himself. I was told the only thing they could do is reprogram the computer. They have reprogrammed it 4 times the problem is still there. I have 22 repair invoices for this car since i purchased it. I am fighting on a daily basis with kia to repair this car. It is a shame to say but i feel someone is going to get hurt or worst killed before kia fixes these issues! |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 1200 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | HUNLOCK CREEK, PA |
| VIN pattern | KNDJC735595XXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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