2007 Kia Sportage Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 13about this part
- Share
- 17%of 77 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 44,700miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 13 complaints about the air bags of the 2007 Kia Sportage, 17% of the 77 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 44,700 miles. 4 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
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.
“The air bag light in my 2007 Kia Sportage keeps coming on for no reason. I had this problem occur three (3) times this year twice on the driver's side and once one the passenger's side. The dealership keeps saying you have to sit in the seat a certain way so the light won't come on and recognize your weight. I am over 200 lbs. So I don't understand how the seat does not recognize I am seating in it. I believe there is a fault with the air bag system. I have read about air bag light problems in other Kia models. …”
NHTSA complaint #10263580, filed 2009-03, 20,878 miles“Airbag light came on, front passenger seat warning light does not turn off when occupied by a passenger, very concern took it to a service place to diagnose and came back 2 codes, see pic please”
NHTSA complaint #11173860, filed 2019-02, 203,300 miles“2007 Kia Sportage hydroplaned, skidded off the road and flipped 2-3 times, landing on its wheels. The car was damaged on all sides, front and rear. The car is equipped with 8 air bags and not one deployed. The driver door opened and was mangled during the occurrence. This is a serious safety issue with this vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #10250263, filed 2008-12, 20,400 miles“One morning, the vehicle was stationary on my drive way. I have noticed my car airbag yellow light is on and it has been on since december 15, 2015. I know its a safety issue and I am worried about it. I feel it may be a default on the airbag.”
NHTSA complaint #10817755, filed 2016-01“My Kia Sportage air bag light on the driver side won't come on for a few seconds. It won't come on at all. I have read other people complaints about their air bag light. There is a problem and it needs to be recalled. Kia dealership need to stop putting it on the owners expense. My husband spoke to someone at the Kia dealership concerning the air bag light and he was told they need to put it on a machine to analyst the problem. I'm sure they already know about this problem ? To analyst it is going to cost us some money. Why ???”
NHTSA complaint #10567142, filed 2014-03Air bags: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 4% |
| 2025 | 1 | 2% |
| 2024 | 4 | 5% |
| 2023 | 11 | 6% |
| 2022 | 2 | 4% |
| 2021 | 1 | 2% |
| 2020 | 3 | 2% |
| 2019 | 3 | 4% |
| 2018 | 1 | 1% |
| 2017 | 16 | 4% |
| 2016 | 5 | 4% |
| 2015 | 5 | 3% |
| 2014 | 3 | 2% |
| 2013 | 4 | 1% |
| 2012 | 4 | 1% |
| 2011 | 4 | 2% |
| 2010 | 4 | 20% |
| 2009 | 16 | 20% |
| 2008 | 5 | 5% |
| 2007 | 13 | 17% |
| 2006 | 38 | 34% |
| 2005 | 12 | 18% |
| 2002 | 17 | 7% |
| 2001 | 20 | 9% |
| 2000 | 18 | 6% |
| 1999 | 23 | 8% |
| 1998 | 11 | 4% |
| 1997 | 39 | 22% |
| 1996 | 9 | 16% |
| 1995 | 1 | 2% |
Other parts of the 2007 Kia Sportage
13 complaintsBrakes
12 complaintsExterior lighting
12 complaintsElectronic stability control
11 complaintsSteering
10 complaintsEngine
8 complaintsVehicle speed control
7 complaintsSeat belts
5 complaintsBody and structure
4 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
3 complaintsEngine cooling
2 complaintsFuel system
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2007 Kia Sportage
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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