Airbag warning light is activated. Car has not sustained damage. Seat or sensor malfunction may cause airbag not to deploy in crash.

- Winlock, WA, USA

Upon purchase, brand new off the lot in 2005, the seat belt light on my dashboard was always coming on and off when driving even if a person was sitting in the passenger seat or not. I never really understood exactly why or had money to have it looked at specifically for that problem. When I would take it to the mechanic, they would always say it looked normal. When I finally was able to take it to a mechanic specifically for this issue, I was informed that the airbag would not deploy due to an issue with needing a new seat. I have had my Kia Spectra ex for some time now, so I had to have them salvage the seat from a salvage yard. Luckily, they were able to locate an old seat in a wrecked Kia and it looks nice in my car, and this light so far has not come back on. The total cost was around $2,000 and it was sad to put out the cash because I'm a student. After searching, I noticed on other sites that I am not the only person to have experienced this issue.

- Portland, OR, USA

My passenger seat occupancy sensor has gone bad and Kia is refusing to replace the sensor mat for 2005 Kia Spectras, even though they have agreed to replace the mat for the same model car from 2007 to 2009 see the NHTSA pdf about the 2007 model year recall: Https://static.NHTSA.gov/ODI/inv/2015/inot-PE15031-63613.pdf please speak with Kia. This recall agreement should also apply to 2005 model Spectras. They are refusing to replace the sensor mat.

- Seattle, WA, USA

The airbag warning light stays on in my 2005 Kia Spectra ex. The error code saved indicates the OCS sensor in the passenger seat has failed. There is an NHTSA action number (PE15031) for the same issue and model car but for later production years. It indicates that the issue will be repaired for up to 15 years from the date of purchase. Why does this not cover the 2005 year as well?...updated 04/20/17

- Ft. Wayne, IN, USA