10.0
really awful- Crashes / Fires:
- 14 / 0
- Injuries / Deaths:
- 14 / 1
- Average Mileage:
- 73,485 miles
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I first noticed my air bag light (the one by the clock) coming on and off when my granddaughters weight went from under weight to appropriate weight to ride in the front seat. It would come on and off as she would adjust herself or move around in the seat. Sometimes it would stay on or sometimes it would stay off. When that light stopped coming on and off the one in the dash console where the speedometer is, that light has been coming on and staying on warning there's a problem with the airbag according to the manual. I entered my VIN number because I know Kia has had problems with some of there airbags but my VIN number was not listed. I did go by an auto parts house to make sure that was indeed the airbag warning light and I was told that the airbag may or maynot go off in a cash or it could go off at anytime. THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS if I was told correctly and felt that this needed to be looked into further. Thank You
- Tiger, GA, USA
The 2007 Kia Spectra was in motion on the highway and was in an accident with major impact. The airbag did not deploy. The Kia hit another car and had major damages.
- Simi Valley, CA, USA
Passenger side OCS sensor failing.
- Kissimmee, FL, USA
Backing out of a parking spot at apartment complex and passenger side air bag went off and shattered the front windshield
- Omaha, NE, USA
The contact owns a 2007 Kia Spectra. The contact stated that the passenger seat pressure sensor for the air bag remained illuminated, even when the passenger seat was unoccupied. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 125,000.
- Franklin, MA, USA
I bought the car at 50K miles and started having issues. Seal for windshield popping out, airbag light on passenger side stays on constantly transmission jerking, and doors auto locking in park position. Ball joints no good and had to pay put of pocket. Refused to cover warranty because I didn't buy the car new. Have to call locksmith to get keys out, cause I refuse to brake windows, that also are misaligned on drivers sd causing it to not close fully. Shame they can't warranty their car yet only convenient cover only buyer...smh refused
- Allentown, PA, USA
Passenger air bag light is on and remains on--apparently this indicates that the passenger air bag is defective. Why is this not recalled when so many complain of the same problem in this year and model car?
- Cape Coral, FL, USA
Owner of the 2007 Kia Spectra brought the car to me to have to looked at due to the airbag light being on. Upon scanning the computer in the car the SRS system coded B1448 which is the passenger side OCS mat sensor failing. This part should be under a recall due to safety issues for the passenger riding in the car
- Harrisonburg, VA, USA
The contact owns a 2007 Kia Spectra. When the contact started the vehicle, the air bag warning indicator illuminated. The air bag warning indicator illuminated every time the vehicle was started. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the occupant sensor mat failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 100,000.
- Elk Grove, CA, USA
The airbag light came on at around 84,000 miles and the "passenger air bag off" no longer illuminates. Diagnostic testing shows a code B1448 indicating that the OCS, passenger seat sensor has malfunctioned. This is an expensive item to replace, and is definitely a safety issue. I have noticed that this same issue has been reported repeatedly. Because it has to do with passenger safety, I feel this item should be recalled and covered by Kia.
- Bothell, WA, USA
Our vehicle failed inspection due to the air bag light being on. When diagnosed, code B1448 was found, indicating that the occupancy sensor, part of the seat sensor mat (on the bottom of the seat), was faulty. We are concerned both about the safety of driving our car, and the high cost of repair. It seems that this is a widespread problem, and we believe that Kia should recall the part.
- Hampton, VA, USA
The contact owns a 2007 Kia Spectra. The contact stated that the air bag warning indicator had illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the OCS mat sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 152,283.
- Seymur, CT, USA
Airbag light is on indicating a fault in the airbag system. The passenger seat OCS mat sensor may be defective. Airbag system will not work in accident.
- Burlington, NC, USA
I own a 2007 Kia Spectra. The the air bag warning light illuminated while driving. The vehicle was diagnosed with code 1448 and was told the OCS mat would need to be replaced costed over $1400. This can cause the airbag to deploy if theres a child sitting in the front passenger seat. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 187,000
- Seymour, CT, USA
Because of a defect in the seats the airbags do not operate. The dealership said the seats would need to be replaced at a cost of $1400 per seat.
- Alto, MI, USA
The contact owns a 2007 Kia Spectra. While turning on the vehicle, the air bag warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The details of the diagnosis could not be provided. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 162,000.
- Clermont, FL, USA
The contact owns a 2007 Kia Spectra. The contact stated that the air bag warning light illuminated while driving. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 187,000.
- Seymur, CT, USA
The air bag light on the dash along with the "passenger side air bag off" lights came on and stayed on during a 1 hour trip as we were moving to our new apartment. Luckily we did not have very far to move when this sudden safety hazard arose as we could not move a passenger to the back seat. The sensor did not recognize my wife at a little over 110 lbs. Nor myself at over 175 lbs. After taking it to the local Kia dealership, we were informed that the OCS mat would need to be replaced with a cost of around $1100 for parts and $230 for the labor. It took about a week to resolve the problem.
- Greensboro, NC, USA
I no longer have the car, so I cannot provide the VIN number at this time. (I can get it, with some work involved). I have pictures of the car after the crash. I live in rural Iowa. Deer start their rut in October. I swerved to miss a deer, on a two lane road. Went down a 40 foot ditch, nose first. Because the bottom of the ditch was a gully, the front of the roof, the hood, the front lights, etc. Were all destroyed. Not one of their airbags deployed. They are not a part of the news round of airbags, but I want this on record. Again, I can supply pictures, and it will be obvious that at least one of the 8 airbags should have deployed. Please, look into the 2007 Kia Spectra's air bags. Look to see if others have had the same problem. I would appreciate it very much. I am not looking for money, I bought the car for my daughter (when she was six, with the ten year warranty, I intended to pass it on to her, when she got her license..... boy am I glad I was involved in the crash, and not her, seeing is how that is the exact reason why I decided to buy the Kia.
- Eldridge, IA, USA
- Tiger, GA, USA