2013 Kia Sorento air bags problems
60 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the air bags on the 2013 Kia Sorento — 6% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2013 Kia Sorento. The contact stated that when starting the vehicle, the air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 53,000.”
filed Jun 25, 2025
“I have been Trying to set up a appointment with Citrus Motors Kia, Ontario California.1350 S Woodruff Way Ontario California 91761. And they are giving me the rounds. Seen last week I have been texting them and calling. And no answer.”
filed Jun 24, 2024
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: OCCUPANT DETECTION SYSTEM (ODS) SENSOR PAD REPLACEMENT - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar…
TSB_BOD205_R3 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Nov 13, 2025TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT ON (WTY003) - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the margin area…
TSB_ELE108_R1 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Dec 11, 2024
Air Bags problems in other Sorento years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Sorento | 2 | 3% |
| 2024 Sorento | 2 | 6% |
| 2022 Sorento | 1 | 1% |
| 2021 Sorento | 4 | 2% |
| 2020 Sorento | 3 | 2% |
| 2019 Sorento | 5 | 1% |
| 2018 Sorento | 10 | 4% |
| 2017 Sorento | 12 | 2% |
| 2016 Sorento | 16 | 1% |
| 2015 Sorento | 29 | 4% |
| 2014 Sorento | 51 | 5% |
| 2012 Sorento | 79 | 9% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2013 Kia Sorento
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.