2015 Kia Sorento air bags problems
30 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the air bags on the 2015 Kia Sorento — 4% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2015 Kia Sorento. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an Auto Zone auto parts store. The contact was notified of an open recall. The dealer was made aware of the failure by phone. The…”
filed Sep 3, 2026
“Turned the steering wheel to the right, and the airbag warning light came on. It’s a safety issue that needs to be addressed. If I’m ever in an accident will it deploy? This is ridiculous. Waiting to get an appointment with the dealership.”
filed Jan 6, 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, 2025
Air Bags problems in other Sorento years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Sorento | 2 | 3% |
| 2024 Sorento | 2 | 5% |
| 2022 Sorento | 1 | 1% |
| 2021 Sorento | 4 | 2% |
| 2020 Sorento | 4 | 3% |
| 2019 Sorento | 5 | 1% |
| 2018 Sorento | 10 | 4% |
| 2017 Sorento | 14 | 2% |
| 2016 Sorento | 16 | 1% |
| 2014 Sorento | 51 | 5% |
| 2013 Sorento | 60 | 6% |
| 2012 Sorento | 81 | 9% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2015 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.