Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | |||
| 02/01/2013 | 148000 | 1 | |
| The airbag light illuminates on dash and the passenger airbag light illuminates off when a passenger is seated in the seat. this is a hazard considering the airbag will not deploy in the event of an accident. i had seen that the sorentos and other models has a similar issues and there is a recall to fix the issue which takes less than a minute. why has kia not provided the same service for the sedonas. this is an issue the kia has known about and needs to take action before more people get hurt. *tr | |||
| 02/01/2013 | 148000 | ||
| The airbag light illuminates on dash and the passenger airbag light illuminates off when a passenger is seated in the seat. this is a hazard considering the airbag will not deploy in the event of an accident. i had seen that the sorentos and other models has a similar issues and there is a recall to fix the issue which takes less than a minute. why has kia not provided the same service for the sedonas. this is an issue the kia has known about and needs to take action before more people get hurt. | |||
| 06/11/2012 | 62000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2006 kia sedona. the contact stated that the passenger side air bag warning light remained illuminated when the passenger's seat was occupied and the passenger's seat belt was being utilized. the contact took the vehicle to the dealer and was told that the passenger side air bag sensor was connected to the seat belt, in which the seat belt needed to be replaced. the dealer advised the contact that the passenger side air bag could erroneously deploy at any time without warrant. the failure mileage was 62,000 and the current mileage was 63,000. kmj | |||
| 06/11/2012 | 62000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2006 kia sedona. the contact stated that the passenger side air bag light stays on when someone is sitting in the seat and the seat belt is being used. the contact took the vehicle to the dealer and was told the passenger side air bag sensor is connected to the seat belt and the seat belt needed to be replaced. the dealer stated that the passenger side air bag can go off at any time. the failure mileage was 62,000 and the current mileage was 63,000.rl | |||
| 10/12/2012 | 86000 | 1 | |
| Was in a accident struck many trees lots of front end damage, both passenger and drivers side damage and my air bag did not deploy. *tr | |||
| 07/03/2012 | 36600 | 1 | |
| The air bag warning light was on when i put a bag on the passenger seat. i have checked on internet that the air bags won't be deployed when the warning light is on. i think this is a big safety issue and kia has a defective product of either air bag sensor or something else. kia should take responsibility to fix the problem on its own cost. the cost of fixing this problem would be over $1500. this should absolutely be a recall issue. ## vin passed ## 2006 kia sedona ex ##. *tr | |||
| 04/19/2007 | 8000 | ||
| After i got this mini van the air bag warning light never worked right, some time the passenger air bag light would stay on and sometimes it went off, did not mater if someone was sitting there or not. dealer told me they could not find an issue with it. now the light stays on and will not go out. i was told that the air bags will not work when the light is on. this is a major safety issue. | |||
| 03/07/2012 | 47211 | ||
| The air bag warning light came on and the vehicle manual indicated we should take it to a dealer asap. the dealer indicated that none of the air bags in the vehicle would deploy when this air bag light is on. the dealer also indicated that there had been many problems with the kia sedona air bag sensors located under the driver's seat. they recalibrated the sensors at a cost of $194 and the light went off. however, they indicated that the sensors were still vacillating and that if this air bag light came on again the sensors under the seat would need to be replaced (at a cost of approximately $1500). i went on line and found many other kia owners who have had the same problem. this is a serious safety issue and, in my opinion, there should be a recall to fix these defective sensors. | |||
| 03/01/2008 | 20000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2006 kia sedona. the contact stated that the air bag warning light illuminated intermittently. also, the passenger side air bag warning light illuminated when a passenger above eighty pounds was seated in the seat. the dealer replaced the passenger side seat as well as the computer; however, the air bag warning light continued to illuminate. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the current mileage was 47,000. the approximate failure mileage was 20,000. | |||
| 03/01/2008 | 20000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2006 kia sedona. the contact stated that the air bag warning light illuminated intermittently. also, the passenger side air bag warning light illuminated when a passenger above eighty pounds was seated in the seat. the dealer replaced the passenger side seat as well as the computer; however, the air bag warning light continued to illuminate. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the current mileage was 47,000. the approximate failure mileage was 20,000. kmj | |||
| 03/01/2008 | 20000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2006 kia sedona. the contact stated that the air bag warning light illuminated intermittently. also, the passenger side air bag warning light illuminated when a passenger above eighty pounds was seated in the seat and should de-illuminate when someone above those requirements was in the seat. the dealer replaced the passenger side seat as well as the computer; however, the air bag warning light continued to illuminate. the manufacturer was aware of the failure. the current mileage was 47,000. the approximate failure mileage was 20,000. bw | |||
| 08/26/2011 | 64000 | ||
| My wife was driving our 2006 kia sedona ex approximately 40 mph when she was in a collision where she rear ended another vehicle. the driver's side airbag did not deploy. luckily no one was injured, but we are unsure why, at such a speed, no airbags went off. | |||
| 08/18/2011 | 47485 | ||
| Our 2006 kia sedona airbag light on the dashboard came on. a kia dealer diagnostic revealed a $1,850 repair costs to replace the airbag seat sensors. the airbags will not deploy until repaired. our sedona has 47,485 miles; 2 months past the warranty. the vehicle has never been in an accident and has been well maintained . this is a safety defect issue and should be covered by kia as a recall; not a warranty issue. we bought this for our family, we have two little children and it scares me to have them in the car. | |||
| 03/01/2008 | 20000 | ||
| 2006 kia sedona mini-van with ongoing air bag system failure issues. the 'passenger airbag off' light is lit when more than an 80# person is sitting in the front passenger seat indicating that the airbag is turned off. at times the airbag system indicator light is lit as well which is indicative of an entire airbag system failure according to kia's maintenance manual that came with the vehicle. this has been ongoing for 3 years and has been taken to the shop numerous times with results of: i was told, you had your purse and a book on the front seat and that messes with the seat sensor, replacement of the computer, replacement of the front passenger seat, i was told, we didn't plug the seat sensor back in all the way, and etc. the car has had multiple other issues but this one is by far the largest safety issue. | |||
| 06/24/2011 | |||
| Red air bag light is on. this has happened previously and was reset. i believe that this is a safety issue and should be on the recall list. there are other complaints about the similar problem . | |||
| 03/03/2011 | 92050 | ||
| Air bag warning light came on mar 3 rd 2011,stays on. dealer wants replacement of passenger side cushion for $1800.00. major, major safety issue manufacturers responsibilty to fix safety issue | |||
| 01/03/2011 | 1 | ||
| 2006 kia sedona. consumer writes regarding air bag light illuminating. *tgw the consumer took the vehicle to the dealer and the result of the diagnosis came back as one frontal and one rear crash sensor had corroded and malfunctioned, and also the passenger seat air bag switch malfunctioned. after resetting the diagnostic codes, the technician turned the vehicle on and the same faults registered. *jb | |||
| 12/27/2010 | 61000 | ||
| Our 2006 kia sedona airbag light on the driver | |||
| 12/24/2010 | 60000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2006 kia sedona. the contact stated that the air bag warning light illuminated on the instrumental panel out of the ordinary. the vehicle was inspected by a dealer who informed the contact that he would need to replace the front passenger air bag sensor because if in a crash they will not deploy. the vehicle has not been repaired. the manufacturer was contacted and offered no assistance due to not getting regular maintenance done at the dealer. the failure mileage was approximately 60,000. tb | |||
| 12/27/2010 | 61000 | ||
| Our 2006 kia sedona airbag light on the driver | |||
| 12/24/2010 | 60000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2006 kia sedona. the contact stated that the air bag warning light illuminated on the instrumental panel out of the ordinary. the vehicle was inspected by a dealer who informed the contact that he would need to replace the front passenger air bag sensor because if in a crash they will not deploy. the vehicle has not been repaired. the manufacturer was contacted and offered no assistance due to not getting regular maintenance done at the dealer. the failure mileage was approximately 60,000. tb | |||
| 12/27/2010 | 61000 | ||
| Our 2006 kia sedona airbag light on the driver | |||
| 12/24/2010 | 60000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2006 kia sedona. the contact stated that the air bag warning light illuminated on the instrumental panel out of the ordinary. the vehicle was inspected by a dealer who informed the contact that he would need to replace the front passenger air bag sensor because if in a crash they will not deploy. the vehicle has not been repaired. the manufacturer was contacted and offered no assistance due to not getting regular maintenance done at the dealer. the failure mileage was approximately 60,000. tb | |||
| 12/27/2010 | 61000 | ||
| Our 2006 kia sedona airbag light on the driver | |||
| 12/24/2010 | 60000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2006 kia sedona. the contact stated that the air bag warning light illuminated on the instrumental panel out of the ordinary. the vehicle was inspected by a dealer who informed the contact that he would need to replace the front passenger air bag sensor because if in a crash they will not deploy. the vehicle has not been repaired. the manufacturer was contacted and offered no assistance due to not getting regular maintenance done at the dealer. the failure mileage was approximately 60,000. tb | |||
| 11/09/2009 | 64005 | 1 | |
| 2006 kia sedona. horn failed to operate. clockspring and hi horn found to be defective and replaced by dealer. *tr | |||
| 07/20/2008 | 40000 | 1 | |
| The cars airbag light came on and i was never involved in a collision or anything. i have not taken it to the shop yet because of lack of funds. *tr | |||
| 01/31/2008 | 28000 | 1 | 12/14/2007 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2006 kia sedona. while driving 15 mph, the vehicle struck a diesel truck. the air bags failed to deploy. the front driver side of the vehicle was damaged. the driver's head went through the windshield. the passenger had glass in her head and was unconscious. the vehicle was destroyed. there was snow on the ground before the crash occurred. a police report was filed. the current and failure mileages were 28,000. | |||
| 09/27/2007 | 3 | 05/01/2006 | |
| 2006 kia sedona with serious safety issues. passenger sliding door opens while driving, opens and closes and will not close all the way. starter was replaced. air bag light was looked at. consumer says there are more problems. *kb the rotors had to be replaced due them being out of round. several parts within the door were replaced such as the cable and door switch assembly and door latch assembly. the vehicle accelerated unexpectedly. the rear sensors and rear caliper brake hose needed to be repaired.*jb | |||
| 11/13/2006 | 3300 | 7 | 08/11/2006 |
| I purchased a 2006 kia sedona in august, 2006. on 08-14-2006 it was returned for malfunction of the airbag system, repairs were made. i also stated to them that it was pulling to the left, which to this day they have not corrected. on 11-13-2006 at approx. 3,300 miles the engine light came on, the van began to sputter and cut out. it was towed to the dealer( misfire in cyclinder)and repairs were made. the van was returned to the dealer again on 01-03-2007(scanned system, could not find code),01-18-2007(multiple misfires),02-08-2007(random misfires. also repaired shorted out hot wire to driver's side parking light),04-09-2007(they stated that the gas cap was loose, even though the van is skipping),04-12-2007 (random misfires). after sending a final repair attempt letter to kia they picked my vehicle up on 04-23-2007 and brought techs in from california to assess the problem. i was going to pick my van up on thursday 04-26-2007 but kia called and stated that after they test drove it the engine light once again came on. they stated that they hope to have it resolved on 04-27-2007. on 04-27-2007 they hope to have it resolved on 04-30-2007. on 04-30-2007 they hope to have it resolved on 05-01-2007. on 05-01-2007 they stated that they would be pulling out the drive train to ship to california and in turn kia/california would be shipping a new one. now they hope to have it resolved on friday, may 4, 2007. i have major safety concerns/issues regarding this vehicle. there is obviously severe electrical/mechanical problems and this vehicle is not stable/safe enough to be roadworthy. the people at the dealership are wonderful and understanding to my concerns, however kia motors of america does not seem to address the safety issues as a concern. i am still pursuing this issues between myself and kia, but this is way too much hassle to go through to try to keep myself, my family and other motorist safe against this vehicle being on the road. *tr | |||
| AIR BAGS - FRONTAL - SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE | |||
| 01/03/2011 | 1 | ||
| 2006 kia sedona. consumer writes regarding air bag light illuminating. *tgw the consumer took the vehicle to the dealer and the result of the diagnosis came back as one frontal and one rear crash sensor had corroded and malfunctioned, and also the passenger seat air bag switch malfunctioned. after resetting the diagnostic codes, the technician turned the vehicle on and the same faults registered. *jb | |||
| AIR BAGS - SIDE/WINDOW | |||
| 05/10/2007 | 16000 | 4 | 05/13/2006 |
| On may 13, 2006 i purchased a 2006 kia sedona van from a local dealership. on september 22, 2006, october 11, 2006, january 3, 2007, and january 18, 2007 had this vehicle to dealer for service due to the air bag light coming on while driving and staying on. during the first occasion the light was reset as the service technician could not find a problem. on the second occasion a code appeared, but no parts were ordered since the code could not be diagnosed. the light was again reset, and the van sent back to me. on the third occasion two codes appeared, part were ordered, but it was still unclear of the problem. again the service department reset the air bag light and said they would call when the parts arrived. after not hearing from anyone, i called the dealership taylor kia, and they told me they were sorry for not contacting me, and i could bring the van in on january 18, 2007. on that occasion, a part was replaced, a leg assembly. i was told that the light issue should be fixed. on may 10, 2007, my wife was driving with my 15 year old daughter in the front passenger seat. they were hit in the driver side by a vehicle traveling about 50 mph. the front driver, and passenger air bags deployed. the side air bags did not deploy, and upon impact the seat belts released, instead of locking, with no retraction. this cause my wife and daughter to be thrown around in the front of the vehicle. according to the van's manual, the air bags, and seat belts should work together. the fact that the seat belts released could have allowed for either the driver or the passenger to be ejected. i am afraid to drive this van again as we have five children total. this was a big safety concern. we have reported this issue to taylor kia, toledo, ohio, four times. i am now unsure if the problem was ever corrected. i am also positive no repair made to the van will ever convince me that all safety equiptment is functioning on this particular van. *ak | |||