How many airbag complaints does the 2013 Kia Sorento have?

NHTSA lists 60 airbag-related complaints for the 2013 Kia Sorento, which is 6% of the 981 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for the 2013 Kia Sorento airbags?

No related recall is listed in this data for the airbag system on the 2013 Kia Sorento.

At what mileage do airbag problems show up on the 2013 Sorento?

The median mileage at failure for airbag complaints on the 2013 Sorento is 85,000 miles.

Have airbag failures caused injuries in the 2013 Sorento?

Yes. NHTSA data shows 12 injuries, 6 crashes, and 2 fires connected to airbag complaints on this model year.

Is the 2013 Sorento worse than other years for airbag complaints?

Its 6% share of total complaints is lower than the 2011 (12%) and 2012 (9%) model years but higher than most years from 2015 onward.

2013 Kia Sorento Airbags Problems

NHTSA lists 60 airbag complaints for the 2013 Kia Sorento, 6% of that year's 981 total complaints. Owners report 6 crashes, 2 fires, and 12 injuries tied to this system, with a median failure mileage of 85,000. No related recall is listed for this component on this model year.

Airbags complaints: 60; 6% of 981
Crashes reported: 6
Fires reported: 2
Injuries reported: 12
Median mileage: 85,000 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical airbag symptoms owners report

Airbags fail to deploy during moderate to severe crashes, including rear-end and pole collisions.
Driver and passenger seat belts fail to retract properly after a crash, contributing to chest and back injuries.
The airbag warning light illuminates and stays on continuously, sometimes appearing right after a related service visit or recall repair.
Passenger occupant classification sensor (OCS) triggers fault codes and fails to recognize a seated passenger, which owners say disables that airbag.
One owner reported a fire while driving on the highway, unrelated to a crash.

When 2013 Kia Sorento airbag complaints were filed

First complaint Sep 12, 2014, latest Jun 25, 2025.

60 complaints filed with NHTSA from Sep 2014 to Jun 2025; peak Sep 2018 (3).

Airbags recalls for the 2013 Kia Sorento

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Airbags complaints by Sorento model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

20101 (33%)
2011183 (12%)
201281 (9%)
201360 (6%)
201451 (5%)
201530 (4%)
201616 (1%)
201714 (2%)
201810 (4%)
20195 (1%)
20204 (3%)
20214 (2%)
20221 (1%)
20230 (0%)
20242 (5%)
20253 (4%)

Frequently asked questions

How many airbag complaints does the 2013 Kia Sorento have?: NHTSA lists 60 airbag-related complaints for the 2013 Kia Sorento, which is 6% of the 981 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2013 Kia Sorento airbags?: No related recall is listed in this data for the airbag system on the 2013 Kia Sorento.
At what mileage do airbag problems show up on the 2013 Sorento?: The median mileage at failure for airbag complaints on the 2013 Sorento is 85,000 miles.
Have airbag failures caused injuries in the 2013 Sorento?: Yes. NHTSA data shows 12 injuries, 6 crashes, and 2 fires connected to airbag complaints on this model year.
Is the 2013 Sorento worse than other years for airbag complaints?: Its 6% share of total complaints is lower than the 2011 (12%) and 2012 (9%) model years but higher than most years from 2015 onward.