2016 Kia Sorento Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 18about this part
- Share
- 1%of 1,262 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 59,151miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 18 complaints about the air bags of the 2016 Kia Sorento, 1% of the 1,262 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 59,151 miles. 10 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The airbag sensor came on. I had it looked at and technician said it was a short in the 2nd firing under the passenger side. He thought that it might have been under a safety equipment warranty. Kia says no, it is under the basic warranty, 60,000 miles. My Kia is at 66,000. This same problem has been recalled for past model yrs, but apparently has not been resolved.”
NHTSA complaint #11240303, filed 2019-07, 66,000 miles“I had a car accident in february 2017 and my driver airbag was deploy but failed to inflate in consequence I have some injuries that included my arm broken in 3 parts and my nose broken,my wrist of the hand broke, a lot of bruises, my face was very swollen”
NHTSA complaint #11091574, filed 2018-05, 70,000 miles“I was driving on a major interstate in ga (I-75 southbound). Traffic came to a stop; I was at a complete stop when I was rear ended at 70mph by a 3500 dodge ram. I was pushed into the car in front of me which caused major damage to the front and rear of my vehicle. My driver's seat broke, not a single air bag deployed and my seat belt did not lock. This caused my face to hit the steering wheel which broke my jaw in two places, dislodged teeth and caused me to temporarily black out. …”
NHTSA complaint #11115749, filed 2018-08, 85,000 miles“Was traveling on the interstate at around 60mph when a large deer ran out across the road. I attempted to swerve and avoid hitting the animal but was not successful. I hit the deer around 55-60 MPH with a direct impact to the front of the vehicle. There was extensive damage to the fender, hood, grill, radiator and according to the insurance claim adjustor, the engine was shifted back into the firewall. During this impact the airbags did not deploy which creates a safety concern for me. …”
NHTSA complaint #11104174, filed 2018-06, 59,151 miles“I was involved in a rear end collision on friday, jan. 3, 2020. I was stopped/stationary behind a vehicle turning left on a one lane (in both directions) road traveling south. The car behind me struck my vehicle going between 30-35 MPH. My vehicle was thrust forward and hit the vehicle in front of me and then the vehicle behind me struck my again, felt like bumper cars. During the initial rear impact my face slammed into the steering wheel causing my nose to bleed profusely for at least 25 minutes. I still have blood coming out of my nose four days later. …”
NHTSA complaint #11297553, filed 2020-01, 46,000 milesAir bags: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 4 | 5% |
| 2024 | 2 | 5% |
| 2022 | 1 | 1% |
| 2021 | 4 | 2% |
| 2020 | 4 | 3% |
| 2019 | 5 | 1% |
| 2018 | 10 | 4% |
| 2017 | 14 | 2% |
| 2016 | 18 | 1% |
| 2015 | 30 | 4% |
| 2014 | 51 | 5% |
| 2013 | 60 | 6% |
| 2012 | 81 | 9% |
| 2011 | 183 | 12% |
| 2009 | 21 | 38% |
| 2008 | 66 | 30% |
| 2007 | 58 | 38% |
| 2006 | 19 | 8% |
| 2005 | 43 | 14% |
| 2004 | 14 | 6% |
| 2003 | 30 | 10% |
Other parts of the 2016 Kia Sorento
697 complaintsOther or unknown
178 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
126 complaintsBody and structure
111 complaintsElectrical system
107 complaintsSteering
81 complaintsExterior lighting
67 complaintsVehicle speed control
62 complaintsFuel system
58 complaintsEngine cooling
31 complaintsBrakes
24 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
23 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2016 Kia Sorento
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.
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