B1764 on Kia

BodySense passenger occupant mat defect (Kia)

Severity: Inspect soon

The airbag light means the system has found a fault, and Honda and Toyota owner's manuals say to have it checked promptly because the airbags may not work as designed. Kia ties B1764 to the sensor that decides whether the passenger airbag deploys.

Safety-critical system: explanation only, no DIY steps. Source: how we rate severity

This page covers only what differs on Kia. For what B1764 means, the ranked causes and the test order, see the B1764 guide.

What's different on Kia

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2011–2013 · Sorento
Supported by vehicle data
Kia's bulletin covers B1764 on the 2011-on Sorento, and owners report dealers reading it as a passenger OCS mat defect.

Sources and review

Temporary airbag warning on Kia models (Kia TSB reprint) — Vehicle Service Pros , November 1, 2011
NHTSA complaint ODI 11265979 (2013 Kia Sorento) — NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
NHTSA complaint ODI 10892256 (2013 Kia Sorento) — NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
NHTSA complaint ODI 11084197 (2011 Kia Sorento) — NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
2023 Accord Owner's Manual: Airbag System Indicators — American Honda Motor Co.
Camry Owner's Manual (OM06291U) — Toyota

Last reviewed: October 15, 2026
Written by: Saurabh K.
Editorial review: Pending
Technician review: Technician review pending

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Severity: Inspect soon

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