Occupant classification system
Defect Summary
Kia is recalling certain model year 2007-2008 sorento passenger cars manufactured from june 15, 2006 through november 27, 2007. the front passenger air bag may be turned off when an adult is in the passenger seat. the front passenger air bag is designed to be turned off in limited circumstances including when children and small adults are seated in the front passenger seat, there is a child restraint in that seat or the seat is not occupied. the vehicle's occupant classification system (ocs), which classifies the occupant in the front passenger seat, may misclassify an adult passenger as a child or child seat and improperly turn off the passenger side air bag. when the air bag is deactivated the "passenger air bag off" light will illuminate on the center instrument panel.
Safety Consequence
The passenger side air bag is turned off when the ocs misclassifies an adult passenger. with the front passenger airbag off, the front passenger will not have the protection of the passenger air bags in some frontal collisions, thus increasing the risk of occupant injury.
Corrective Action
Kia will update the programming in the sorento ocs control module at no charge. the recall remedy is currently available under service campaign sc076. owners may contact kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542.
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FAQ: Recall 11V473000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 11V473000?
NHTSA recall 11V473000 was issued by Kia America, Inc. on September 7, 2011. It addresses: Occupant classification system. The recall affects approximately 10,631 vehicles, with the defect involving the Air Bags component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized Kia America, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 11V473000 or the manufacturer campaign number SC076A. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.
Is my vehicle included in this recall?
The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.
How long do I have to get a recall repair done?
There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.
Where does the data on this page come from?
All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.