2013 KIA Sorento Air Bags Problems
Owners have filed 60 complaints with NHTSA about air bags problems on the 2013 KIA Sorento, 6% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 85,000 miles. The words owners use most often: “passenger seat” (25% of reports).
- 60air bags complaints
- 85,000median miles at failure
- 6mention a crash
- 5mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- $2,700typical repair cost reported by owners
- 56%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Passenger seat: mentioned in 15 of 60 complaints (25%)
- Ocs mat: mentioned in 5 of 60 complaints (8%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical air bags repair on the 2013 KIA Sorento at $2,700, and half of them between $2,550 and $2,950.
Based on 12 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2015–2020), converted to 2026 dollars with the U.S. consumer price index. These are owners' own figures, not a quote: they include dealer quotes, and owners who file complaints often faced larger repairs, so they can run higher than typical shop prices. Prices vary by shop, region and warranty coverage. How we calculate this.
At what mileage do air bags problems happen?
Based on 42 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 60 complaints, 6 mention a crash, 2 a fire, 5 an injury.
KIA Sorento air bags complaints by model year
| Model year | Air Bags complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Sorento | 3 | 4% | — |
| 2024 Sorento | 2 | 5% | — |
| 2022 Sorento | 1 | 1% | — |
| 2021 Sorento | 4 | 2% | 49,000 |
| 2020 Sorento | 4 | 3% | 23,000 |
| 2019 Sorento | 5 | 1% | 50,000 |
| 2018 Sorento | 10 | 4% | 52,000 |
| 2017 Sorento | 14 | 2% | 114,320 |
| 2016 Sorento | 17 | 1% | 59,151 |
| 2015 Sorento | 30 | 4% | 63,250 |
| 2014 Sorento | 51 | 5% | 80,000 |
| 2013 Sorento | 60 | 6% | 85,000 |
| 2012 Sorento | 81 | 9% | 97,000 |
| 2011 Sorento | 183 | 12% | 95,300 |
| 2010 Sorento | 1 | 33% | 40 |
| 2009 Sorento | 21 | 38% | 25,482 |
| 2008 Sorento | 66 | 30% | 42,000 |
| 2007 Sorento | 58 | 38% | 10,000 |
| 2006 Sorento | 19 | 8% | 89,000 |
| 2005 Sorento | 43 | 14% | 65,000 |
| 2004 Sorento | 14 | 6% | 89,450 |
| 2003 Sorento | 30 | 10% | 60,100 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists air bags for the 2013 KIA Sorento. A pattern of complaints does not always lead to a recall.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
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.
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.
Since I purchased my 2013 KIA SORENTO I have had at least 3 recalls. My vehicle AIR BAG LIGHT is still ON. I have been waiting since last year (2023)to get this recall item repaired and the local dealership has informed me that the part is on ORDER but never received( I have the work order from…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2013 KIA Sorentos have air bags problems?
No. NHTSA has 60 owner complaints about air bags for the 2013 KIA Sorento (6% of the 981 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 2013 KIA Sorento air bags?
No recall currently lists air bags for this vehicle.
At what mileage do air bags problems start?
The median reported mileage is 85,000 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
How much does it cost to fix air bags problems on the 2013 KIA Sorento?
Owners report a typical cost of $2,700 (half paid between $2,550 and $2,950), from 12 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about air bags problems on the 2013 KIA Sorento?
The most frequent phrase is “passenger seat”, in 15 of 60 complaints, followed by “ocs mat” (5).
Other 2013 KIA Sorento problems
See all 2013 KIA Sorento problems or air bags problems across all Sorento years.