Does the 2009 Kia Sportage have airbag problems?

NHTSA has 16 owner complaints about the airbag in the 2009 Kia Sportage, 20% of all complaints for this model year, including 3 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 49,425 miles.

Which Kia Sportage year has the most airbag complaints?

The 2006 Kia Sportage has the most airbag complaints (38), compared with 16 for the 2009.

Is there a airbag recall for the 2009 Kia Sportage?

No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2009 Kia Sportage is classified under airbags. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.

2009 Kia Sportage Airbags Problems

NHTSA has 16 owner complaints about airbag problems in the 2009 Kia Sportage, 20% of all 80 complaints for this model year. That is #2 highest airbag complaint count among 21 Sportage model years. These complaints report 3 crashes and 5 injuries. Median mileage at failure: 49,425 miles.

Airbags complaints: 16; 20% of 80
Crashes reported: 3
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 5
Median mileage: 49,425 mi
Related recalls: 0

When 2009 Kia Sportage airbag complaints were filed

First complaint Aug 1, 2010, latest Feb 15, 2022.

16 complaints filed with NHTSA from Aug 2010 to Feb 2022; peak Jul 2018 (2).

Airbags recalls for the 2009 Kia Sportage

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Airbags complaints by Sportage model year

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

200512 (18%)
200638 (34%)
200713 (17%)
20085 (5%)
200916 (20%)
20104 (20%)
20114 (2%)
20124 (1%)
20134 (1%)
20143 (2%)
20155 (3%)
20165 (4%)
201716 (4%)
20181 (1%)
20193 (4%)
20203 (2%)
20211 (2%)
20222 (4%)
202311 (6%)
20244 (6%)
20251 (2%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2009 Kia Sportage have airbag problems?: NHTSA has 16 owner complaints about the airbag in the 2009 Kia Sportage, 20% of all complaints for this model year, including 3 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 49,425 miles.
Which Kia Sportage year has the most airbag complaints?: The 2006 Kia Sportage has the most airbag complaints (38), compared with 16 for the 2009.
Is there a airbag recall for the 2009 Kia Sportage?: No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2009 Kia Sportage is classified under airbags. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.