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2012 KIA SORENTO Air Bags Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	1599545
Internal NHTSA #	11254441
Manufacurer	Kia Motors America
Brand	KIA
Model	SORENTO
Model Year	2012
File date	01/09/19
Component	AIR BAGS
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	I received a recall notice from kia motors stating that i need to bring in my 2012 sorento in to have the "clock spring assembly" checked as my air bag light on the dashboard is illuminated. I brought it to have it checked and was told that it's not the "clock spring assembly" but the ocs mat that is defective ( code b1764 ) and would cost me $2640 to replace... I was told that the air bag system "might not" function properly with with the air bag light illuminated... Why is the ocs mat not a recall matter as it is apparent that they are failing miserably... Vehicle was in motion when light came on and remains on continually...
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	97000
Number of Occurences
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	DETROIT, MI
VIN pattern	5XYKT3A62CGXXXXXX
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
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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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Vehicle speed	35
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What is Recall?
A recall is when a product is removed from the market or a correction is made to the product because it is either defective or potentially harmful.
What is Failure?
Failure is the state or condition of not meeting a desirable or intended objective, and may be viewed as the opposite of success. Product failure ranges from failure to sell the product to fracture of the product, in the worst cases leading to personal injury, the province of forensic engineering.
What is Defect?
Non-conformance of a car component with the specified requirements, or non-fulfillment of user expectations, including the safety aspects.

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2012 KIA SORENTO Air Bags Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2012 KIA SORENTO Air Bags Problems, Complaints and Defects

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