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2006 KIA SPORTAGE Air Bags Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	772456
Internal NHTSA #	10316034
Manufacurer	HYUNDAI-KIA AMERICA TECHNICAL CENTER INC
Brand	KIA
Model	SPORTAGE
Model Year	2006
File date	01/03/10
Component	AIR BAGS
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	After being fixed by the dealer, my airbag light came back on again within days. Took it back and they told me the sensors built into the seat are failing. An internet search indicates that they are failing at an alarming rate. If the light is on the airbags will not deploy. The light will stay on as long as the sensors are not working right. The sensors can only be repaired by replacing the entire seat apparatus: almost 1200$ just for the part! This should be a recall, and i do not understand why it isn't. Note that the dealer has been very sympathetic and aggressive in trying to identify the problem, though it sounds like the people they are talking to at kia aren't being very forthcoming with how prevalent the problem is.
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	89000
Number of Occurences	1
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	DAYTON, OH
VIN pattern	XXXXXX
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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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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2006 KIA SPORTAGE Air Bags Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2006 KIA SPORTAGE Air Bags Problems, Complaints and Defects

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