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2011 KIA SORENTO Air Bags Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	1395002
Internal NHTSA #	11010847
Manufacurer	Kia Motors America
Brand	KIA
Model	SORENTO
Model Year	2011
File date	09/07/17
Component	AIR BAGS
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	Airbag clock spring is bad. Open circuit. Dealer has in stock. But not permitted sell the part because this is not the updated part, which is on national back order. Kia of north america states it has an extended warranty but parts are not available until october. I can not allow my 22 year daughter to drive on the highway without the airbag.
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	128000
Number of Occurences
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	PHILADELPHIA, PA
VIN pattern	5XYKTDA17BGXXXXXX
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?
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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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2011 KIA SORENTO Air Bags Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2011 KIA SORENTO Air Bags Problems, Complaints and Defects

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