2017 Kia Forte: airbags did not deploy in a crash

Filed Feb 8, 2025 · Airbags, Electrical · NJ · crash

-Airbags did not deploy. -The car is available for inspection. -The driver was put at significant risk after the vehicle accidentally slid on ice while navigating a sharp curve, causing it to veer off the road and crash into trees. The impact resulted in the car being totaled from the front bumper to the back. Despite the severity of the crash, the airbags failed to deploy, making the driver's seatbelt the only factor that ultimately saved his life. -Insurance agent still needs to look at the car. Police office was present, along with tow driver. -No warnings

Filed Dec 9, 2023 · Airbags · MI · crash

The airbags did not deploy when a large jeep turned into the driver side door.

Filed Jun 5, 2022 · Engine, Fuel system · OK

My car is stalling. Stalled on the highway. Has knocking sound. And if i let up off the gas at all it stalls. Will stall in neutral as well. Was involved in an accident last year and airbags did not deploy even though they should have. My car started stalling at 86,000 miles with regular oil changes. I’ve only had the vehicle about a year and a half. My lights also are shorted out due to the trunk not closing all the way and rain water getting in. I’m still making payments. I do not know what to do. I’m a sole caregiver to my terminally Ill mother. I need this car. I do not make very much money.

Filed Oct 29, 2021 · 60,000 miles · GA · crash · 1 injury

The contact owns a 2017 Kia Forte. The contact stated while reversing out of a parking spot with the vehicle in reverse, the brake pedal was depressed but the vehicle inadvertently drove forward speedily. The brake pedal was depressed but the vehicle failed to respond and crashed into a tree. The air bags failed to deploy. There were no warning lights illuminated. A police report was filed. The contact sustained neck, shoulder, and back injuries and sought medical assistance. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The dealer and the manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 60,000.

Filed Apr 16, 2021 · Airbags · 36,650 miles · KY · crash · 3 injuries

Air bags did not deploy in vehicle crash at above 30 MPH

Filed Mar 12, 2021 · Airbags · 79,900 miles · MO · crash · 2 injuries

On 3/9/2021 I was involved in a hit and run accident and my kia was hit on the passenger side. It was hit so hard that the it left a hole in the door and my toddler was sitting in his car seat. When the fore dept arrived they noticed that the airbags did not deploy and disconnected the battery. I was advised that my air bags should've deployed. I was traveling north on a city street at about 35 miles and hour when I was hit.*dt*dt*jb

Filed Jun 8, 2020 · Airbags, Body · 35,000 miles · OH · crash

The 2017 kia forte my client was driving was involved in an accident which resulted in moderate to heavy front end damage, approximate speed of impact was 20-25mph, the airbags did not deploy.

Filed Nov 30, 2019 · Airbags, Seat belts · 43,000 miles · TX · crash · 1 injury

Involved in an accident where another driver failed to yield and caused the impact on 3 lane road going at about 40mph. At the point of impact, I was thrown into the steering column. The air bag did not deploy nor did the seatbelt lock to keep me from hitting the steering wheel. Minor injuries sustained because of lack of protection. The police officer on scene noted that neither safety device worked in my vehicle. The officer examined the belt. Based on the fact my chest was hit by the steering wheel the officer immediately assumed I was not wearing a belt and asked about it, but I had to correct the officer's assumption, indicating that I was wearing my belt and reported to the officer that the belt did not lock. The officer asked about my speed and I reported that my speed was between 35 and 40 miles per hour. The officer observed the airbag did not deploy and noted this as well. The right side of the vehicle was damaged. The car was inspected at time of repair but no indication of a faulty airbag or seatbelt other than noting product liability and to contact manufacturer.

Filed Jan 25, 2019 · Airbags, Seat belts · 46,000 miles · AZ · crash · 2 injuries

Accelerating between 35mph and 45mph, steering wheel locked causing loss of control of vehicle. Driver let off gas and attempted brakes which did not engage. Vehicle struck guardrail on front passenger side. Vehicle then did a 180, driver side door then collided with the guardrail. Driver seatbelt did not lock, no airbags deployed. Driver sustained minor injuries including whiplash and head injury. Vehicle was traveling down a 2 lane city road. Vehicle had 46,000 miles and was just serviced by kia dealer.

Filed Aug 19, 2018 · Airbags, Seat belts · 3,500 miles · MO · crash

Vehicle was in a major crash on illinois route 15 in belleville il. Vehicle was struck in the front driver side off center by a wrong way driver. Passenger in the kia was trapped under the dash. Passenger was wearing seat belt and it appears the seat belt failed to lock. Passenger airbags did not deploy. Passager was pronounced dead at the scene. Driver was wearing seat belt. Driver suffered severe injuries to his head from impacting the steering wheel and was ejected out of the driver side window. Subjects seat belt broke and ripped. Air bags did not deploy as well. Subject was pronounced dead at the scene. Images available upon request from law enforcement belleville police department.*dt

Filed Apr 10, 2018 · Airbags · 10,669 miles · MO · crash · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owns a 2017 kia forte. While driving 45 MPH, the contact lost control of the vehicle and crashed into a tree. The air bags did not deploy. The contact sustained bruises and soreness to the body, which required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic's tow yard. The insurance adjuster had not inspected the vehicle. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified and did not assist. The failure mileage was 10,669. The VIN was not available.

Filed Mar 19, 2018 · Airbags · 3,000 miles · AZ · crash · 2 injuries

Tl* the contact owns a 2017 kia forte. While driving approximately 20 MPH, the contact's vehicle was involved in a front end collision. A police report was filed. The air bags did not deploy. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence and then to a collision shop. It was not yet determined if the vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer and dealer were not notified. The passenger and driver suffered minor pain and bruising, which did not require medical attention. The failure mileage was 3,000.