2012 Kia Sedona Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 9about this part
- Share
- 8%of 108 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 65,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the air bags of the 2012 Kia Sedona, 8% of the 108 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 65,000 miles. 3 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“This vehicle has 65,000 miles on it and yesterday I did the third break job this van has had. No vehicle should go through breaks as fast as this one does. On top of that, my airbag light has been on since 20,000 miles and all Kia dealers I have brought this van to refuses to look into it. Now that I am no longer under warranty with Kia I plan on bringing it to another shop.”
NHTSA complaint #10864308, filed 2016-05, 65,000 miles“I was hit when pulling out by another car at approximately 55 MPH. Other car airbags deployed. My Kia did not deploy any air bags. It is supposedly equipped with front and side airbags. My vehicle was totaled as the frame was bent. Why didn't any bags deploy??????????? I could have been killed!....updated 05/11/15 .”
NHTSA complaint #10706640, filed 2015-04, 87,000 miles“The air bag indicator light is on, and I'm told by Kia that the weight sensor for one seat is not functioning, which means air bags will not deploy. This is a substantial cost to fix of approximately $1,600.00, however, this light has been on for some time and I feel that it is likely a defect in the sensor, electrical components, or air bag that may be impacting other Kia owners.”
NHTSA complaint #10716134, filed 2015-05, 71,000 miles“Car was delivered to Kia of south austin for repair as per sc165a (airbag recall) and for sc188 (fuel rail recall) on monday may 25th. Dealer confirmed that there is a fuel leak at the fuel rail location. Dealer was instructed by Kia motors of america to disable the car until a remedy is available. It is now saturday may 30th and there is no remedy timeline for the fuel leak and the dealer refuses to conduct the airbag remedy.”
NHTSA complaint #11326612, filed 2020-05, 92,631 miles“I was rear ended by an 18 wheeler, which caused me to hit the car in front of me. There was significant damage to the front of my car. My airbags did not deploy. Photos can be provided.”
NHTSA complaint #10457078, filed 2012-05Related recalls
- 18V363000Jun 1, 2018Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2010-2013 Kia Forte, Forte Koup, 2011-2013 Kia Optima and 2011-2012 Kia Optima Hybrid and Sedona vehicles. In…Covers: Kia Sedona 2011–2012, Forte 2010–2013, Forte Koup 2010–2013 +2 more
Air bags: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1 | 10% |
| 2019 | 2 | 5% |
| 2018 | 6 | 12% |
| 2017 | 13 | 10% |
| 2016 | 19 | 6% |
| 2015 | 11 | 8% |
| 2014 | 3 | 8% |
| 2012 | 9 | 8% |
| 2011 | 4 | 6% |
| 2010 | 2 | 6% |
| 2009 | 3 | 6% |
| 2008 | 8 | 5% |
| 2007 | 9 | 6% |
| 2006 | 80 | 21% |
| 2005 | 16 | 9% |
| 2004 | 9 | 5% |
| 2003 | 25 | 15% |
| 2002 | 19 | 10% |
Other parts of the 2012 Kia Sedona
33 complaintsEngine
18 complaintsBody and structure
18 complaintsOther or unknown
16 complaintsFuel system
11 complaintsBrakes
8 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
8 complaintsVehicle speed control
7 complaintsSteering
4 complaintsExterior lighting
3 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
3 complaintsEquipment
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2012 Kia Sedona
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology