The 2007 Kia Sorento has 3 recalls, the most serious being a moisture intrusion issue in the ABS module that can cause an electrical short and start an engine compartment fire, even with the vehicle off.
The passenger seat sensor system is the subject of the remaining two recalls, which describe the same underlying problem: the sensor can misread an adult in the front passenger seat as a child or small-statured person and deactivate the passenger frontal airbag. If a crash occurs that would normally trigger deployment, the airbag may not fire, leaving that passenger with less protection than expected.
At a glance
What can fail
Moisture can enter the Anti-lock Brake Module and cause an electrical short.
What the fix does
A relay will be installed in the main junction box to prevent power from reaching the brake control unit when the ignition is off.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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At a glance
What can fail
The passenger front seat sensor may incorrectly identify an improperly seated adult as a child or small adult, causing the passenger airbag to turn off when it should be active.
What the fix does
Dealers will update the passenger seat sensor software to correct the identification system.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The occupant classification system may incorrectly identify an adult passenger as a child or child seat, causing the front passenger air bag to turn off when an adult is seated there.
What the fix does
Kia will reprogram the occupant classification system control module at no charge to correct the identification error.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
