2016 Kia Sorento Airbags Problems
NHTSA lists 16 airbag complaints for the 2016 Kia Sorento, 1% of the year's 1,250 total complaints. These complaints are tied to 10 crashes and 8 injuries, with a median failure mileage of 59,151, and no related recall exists for this issue.
- Airbags complaints
- 16
- 1% of 1,250
- Crashes reported
- 10
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 8
- Median mileage
- 59,151 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical airbag symptoms owners report
- Airbags failed to deploy during low-speed and moderate-speed collisions, including rear-end and side impacts.
- In at least one case the driver airbag deployed but reportedly failed to inflate fully, resulting in serious injuries.
- Owners report front-impact crashes, including deer strikes at highway speed, where no airbags deployed at all.
- Some owners report the passenger airbag deactivation light stays on when a cushion or gel seat pad is used, disabling the passenger airbag.
- Several complaints describe seatbelts failing to lock at the same time airbags failed to deploy, increasing injury severity.
When 2016 Kia Sorento airbag complaints were filed
First complaint Jul 28, 2015, latest Jun 26, 2026.
Airbags recalls for the 2016 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.
Frequently asked questions
- How common are airbag complaints on the 2016 Kia Sorento?
- NHTSA lists 16 airbag complaints for the 2016 Sorento, which is 1% of the 1,250 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a recall for 2016 Kia Sorento airbags?
- No. NHTSA's data shows no related recalls listed for this airbag problem area on the 2016 Sorento.
- Did the airbag complaints involve injuries or crashes?
- Yes. The 16 airbag complaints are linked to 10 crashes and 8 injuries, according to NHTSA data.
- At what mileage do airbag problems typically show up?
- The median mileage at failure among these complaints is 59,151 miles.
- What kind of airbag failures do owners describe?
- Owners describe airbags not deploying in crashes, a driver airbag that deployed but failed to inflate, and a passenger airbag warning light triggered by seat cushions.