2010 Kia Forte: airbags did not deploy in a crash

Filed Sep 25, 2025 · Airbags · FL · crash · 1 injury

On August 22nd 2025 my daughter was driving this vehicle and was in a car accident and her front air bags did not deploy. Her passenger side airbags deployed with no passenger but nothing in the front and it was a front collision. Upon receipt of the Paperwork from Copart we learned there was an active recall from 2018 for the front airbags possibly not deploying and resulting in injury during a collision, which is what happened. Her knee and ribs were injured from hitting the steering wheel. The car was declared a total loss from insurance.

Filed Jun 24, 2025 · Airbags · 166,100 miles · FL · crash · 1 injury

The contact owns a 2010 Kia Forte. The contact stated that while stopped at the traffic light, a tractor-trailer crashed into the front driver's side of the vehicle. The contact stated that no air bags deployed in his vehicle. The contact stated that he sustained back pain. No medical attention was required. The contact mentioned that the vehicle was still drivable at the scene. Prior to the crash, the dealer was contacted on several occasions to schedule an appointment for the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 18V363000 (Air Bags); however, the dealer would reschedule each appointment attempt. The contact stated that a police report was filed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 166,100.

Filed Oct 23, 2018 · Airbags · 150,000 miles · TX · crash

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 kia forte. While driving approximately 60 MPH, the driver crashed into a deer. The air bags did not deploy. A police report was filed. There were no injuries sustained. The front end of the vehicle was damaged. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic for repairs. The dealer (dennis eakin kia, located at 5200 east central texas expy, killeen, texas 76543, (254) 699-2909) was made aware of the failure and stated that there was no recall on the vehicle. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 18v363000 (air bags) on june 20, 2018. The failure was not diagnosed. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 150,000.

Filed Jun 13, 2018 · Airbags · 12,000 miles · FL · crash · 1 injury

Kia airbag recallgood day, my vehicle (2010 kia, forte) which was totaled in rear-ended car accident (while waiting at stop-light on a city street) from a distracted driver that took place on 11/1/2011. My neck was severely injured, which required surgery in march, 2012. In fact, I obtained social security disability (ssdi) in 2013 based on that neck injury. By the way, after receiving retro ssdi, I purchased a 2012 kia forte and presently waiting for my recall-notification for repair/fix. I'm writing in regards to the recent kia airbag recall. The airbag in my 2010 kia forte did not depoly in the 2011 car accident. Please view submitted photos images. The past photos submitted showed the driver's wheel airbag did not deploy, as I hit the car in front of me after being rear-ended. In my opinion, kia corporation should be held responsible for airbag failure in my past car accident case. As previously stated, I receive ssdi due to my injury from that car accident. Please advise.

Filed Jun 9, 2018 · Airbags · 55,000 miles · NY · crash · 1 injury

Was in about 40mph front end collison with another vehicle on a city street in 03/2015 airbags failed to deploy and seat belt was worn. Hit my head on steerwheel so hard was knocked out and glasses where hit off my face into the backseat due to airbag failure to deploying. Had a concussion, black eye, whiplash, bruses, and sprains. Ambulance on scene, went to hospital for injuries. Car was a total loss and insurance company took car. About 55,000 miles. Police report, insurance claim, emergency room, and more documentation available up on request.

Filed Jan 21, 2016 · Airbags · 85,616 miles · AL · crash · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 kia forte. While driving 40 MPH, the contact crashed into an unknown object. The air bags failed to deploy. A police report was filed. The contact sustained an injury to the head that did not require medical attention. The vehicle was taken to the contact's residence. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 85,616.

Filed Feb 6, 2015 · Airbags, Seat belts · 55,000 miles · IN · crash · 1 injury

2010 kia forte rear ended a 2012 toyota venza while traveling at approximately 40 MPH on wet asphalt pavement. Upon collision, the air bag failed to deploy and seal belt restraint failed to hold back driver of the kia. Drivers forehead hit and bent steering wheel and caused major front end damage to the kia and considerably less damage to the toyota venza. Kia was not drivable, so it was taken to a salvage yard of a flat bed truck. Driver of kia was taken to hospital for x-rays and evaluation. Driver of kia suffer neck\back pain, bruised forehead and head ache and was prescribed pain pills & anti inflammatory medication. My greatest concern is that I own two kia's, one for each of my collage age kids and fear that the same outcome may occur again with dire consequences. Failure of the air bag deployment and seat belt restraint must be addressed and corrected by kia before more injuries occur. .. Updated 02/19/15 *bf updated 3/30/2016 *js updated 9/20/2017

Filed Jan 13, 2015 · Airbags · 44,210 miles · IL · crash

This is the 2nd head on collision I've had with the kia forte and on both incidents my airbags did not deploy. This concerns me. Also the car jumps into shift and the brake lights don't always work.

Filed Dec 12, 2013 · Airbags, Seat belts · 78,000 miles · TX · crash · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 kia forte ex. The contact stated that while driving approximately 35 MPH, she attempted to avoid crashing into an animal and crashed into a tree. The contact sustained a head trauma and injuries to the knee. A police report was filed of the incident. The seat belt retractor failed to secure and the air bags did not deploy. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic for diagnosis but had not been repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 78,000. The VIN was not available.

Filed Jun 4, 2013 · Airbags · GA · crash

Was pulling out of a parking lot,when I crashed into a car that was going about 50. My front drivers side headlight was smashed in, radiator was pushed into the engine block,the frame was bent,tore off my bummer, folded my hood and broke my windshield..the airbags never deployed..

Filed Apr 22, 2013 · Airbags · 32,000 miles · IL · crash · 2 injuries

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 kia forte. The contact stated that while driving approximately 40 MPH, the driver of the vehicle crashed into a guard rail. The air bags did not deploy upon impact. The vehicle was towed to a tow yard. The driver and passenger were transported to the hospital by ambulance. The driver sustained head injuries and the passenger sustained bruising to her left foot. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The VIN was not available. The vehicle was destroyed. The approximate failure mileage was 32,000.

Filed Apr 10, 2013 · Airbags, Tires · 30,000 miles · LA · crash

I was on the interstate passing an 18 wheeler. My rear passenger side tire blew. The tire caused me to make a sharp right hand turn which threw me under the 18 wheeler. The truck went over the passenger side. I was then thrown into oncoming traffic then into the median. The vehicle is totaled - the air bags did not deploy.