2016 Kia Forte airbags problems

Filed Jan 10, 2026 · Acceleration, Airbags · OH

I am filing a formal complaint regarding serious safety and mechanical problems with my vehicle. The brakes do not function properly and I have to add brake fluid every few days, which indicates a possible leak or brake system failure. This creates an extremely dangerous driving condition. The vehicle also has electrical problems, including malfunctioning lights. The engine has lost power, making it unsafe to drive, especially in traffic or on highways. In addition, the airbag warning light is on, which means the airbag system may not deploy in a crash, putting me at risk of serious injury or death. These problems have made the vehicle unreliable and unsafe to operate. I am requesting that these issues be inspected and repaired immediately at no cost to me, or that the vehicle be replaced or refunded under warranty or consumer protection laws. I am concerned for my safety and the safety of others, and I expect this matter to be handled urgently.

Filed Aug 22, 2025 · Airbags · CA · crash · 1 injury

The contact owned a 2016 Kia Forte. The contact stated that while decelerating due to traffic, the vehicle was struck in the rear end and pushed approximately a few feet, causing the vehicle's front end to crash into the rear of the vehicle in front. No warning lights illuminated. No air bags deployed. The contact stated that due to the impact of the crash, she had fallen unconscious. A police report was filed. The contact sought medical attention for bruises and head damage. The vehicle was towed to the local tow lot, where it remains, and was declared a total loss by the insurance provider. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact related the failure to the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 22V031000 (Airbags) however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

Filed Nov 3, 2022 · Airbags · 118,000 miles · NJ · crash

The contact owned a 2016 Kia Forte. The contact stated that while her grandson was driving at an undisclosed speed, he was involved in a hit-and-run accident and after the impact, the vehicle crashed into a tree. The contact stated that all of the air bags failed to deploy. No warning lights were illuminated. The contact's grandson did not require medical attention. A police report was filed. The insurance company towed the vehicle to one of their tow yards and at that time the vehicle was deemed totaled. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and advised to file a complaint with the federal safety agency Hotline. The approximate failure mileage was 118,000.

Filed Dec 15, 2021 · Airbags · AL · crash · 1 injury

My daughter was in a collision. A car hit her Kia forte on passenger front side and the front drive side caved in which bent the frame. The air bag didn’t deploy. Her head hit the review mirror and it broke from the windshield. The insurance adjuster mentioned that he would have thought the air bag would have deployed. I also thought so to. I googled the Kia Forte and found reporting of air bag deployment issues. Please investigate.

Filed Nov 19, 2021 · Airbags · MN · crash · 1 injury

I was involved in a fatal accident involving my car that i struck a tree at 65mph and no airbags deployed

Filed Feb 21, 2020 · Airbags · 34,000 miles · CA · crash · 3 injuries

Tl* the contact owned a 2016 kia forte. The contact called on behalf of his wife the driver and stated that while she was driving trough an intersection a second vehicle t- boned the driver side door of the vehicle. During the crash no air bags in the vehicle deployed. The driver sustained a left hip injury which required medical treatment. The contact stated a 1 year old was fastened in car seat on the rear passenger side sustained a minor head injury which also required medical treatment. Injuries to the driver of the second vehicle was unknown. A police report was taken at the scene. The vehicle was destroyed and towed away. The local deal kia of cerritos (18201 studebaker rd, cerritos ca) was notified of the failurem however, the failure was not diagnosed. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 34,000.

Filed Sep 19, 2019 · Airbags · 59,881 miles · AL · crash

Takata recall. Car ran stop sign and hit me in driver door. Air bag did not come out. In motion on city street.

Filed Jun 5, 2019 · Airbags · 40,000 miles · TX · crash · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owned a 2017 kia forte. The contact stated that while driving at about 45 MPH, another vehicle lost control of the vehicle and t-boned on the front driver's side door of the contact's vehicle, causing the contact's vehicle to crash into the median and bounced back to the curb. The contact stated that all four tires blew out. The air bags did not deploy. There was no warning lights. The contact sustained unknown injuries that required medical attention. A police report was filed. The contact's vehicle was totaled and was towed to an auto impound. The dealer was not called. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 40,000. *as *tr consumer stated she has 4 herniated discs two pinched nerves and 3 bruised spinal bones from accident.

Filed Feb 1, 2019 · Airbags · 55,000 miles · IL · crash · 1 injury

Driver ran red light at high speed and t boned me at intersection of 83rd cottage grove (chicago). Accident ripped my entire front end off my car and spinner my an entire 360 degrees and not one of my airbags deployed. I also have 2 videos that can detail the rate of speed at impact from a neighboring establishment.

Filed May 12, 2018 · Airbags · 50,000 miles · TN · crash

My daughter was involved in a front end collision, in which her air bags on her forte did not deploy. The impact was so significant that the bumper was split and the right side under body (frame) that meets the headlight assembly was bent! Luckily, my daughter was not injured, as the impact was more on the right side. If she would've had a passenger to believe they would have sustained great injury. My daughter was traveling 45 MPH, when she came upon a 96 jeep grande cherokee without brake lights, stopped for a turning vehicle. She applied her brakes but was unable to stop in time. Her kia forte, then went under the jeep grande cherokee causing damages in which totaled her car.