2001 Kia Sephia airbags problems

Filed May 5, 2012 · Airbags · 136,000 miles · WV · crash · 1 injury

I was on my way to college when I hit a patch of wet road, when I tried to correct the slide, the right side grabbed and put me into a spin over both lanes and I hit the left side guard rail head on at approx. 45mph. Air bags didn't deploy for either side. Car is almost worth fixing but I will never drive that metal deathtrap again. This is my first and absolutely the last kia I will ever buy.

Filed Aug 27, 2010 · Airbags · 119,583 miles · GA · crash · 2 injuries

I was driving my 2001 kia sephia approximately 45 MPH in decatur county, georgia on august 1, 2006 when a pontiac bonneville pulled into my lane of travel. My sephia collided with the bonneville at a 20 degree angle. Neither of the front airbags deployed and my son (front seat passenger) was thrown into the front windshield where his head was lodged in the glass. He sustained a severe and permanent closed head injury and now requires 24/7 care. In addition to suffering a closed head injury, my son's knee impacted the instrument panel to the left of the glove box which caused severe hip and leg injuries. Kia denied responsibility and litigation is ongoing. Experts in the litigation estimate the ebs of the crash to be between 12 & 18 MPH.

Filed Apr 30, 2010 · Airbags · 135,000 miles · PA · crash

Drive and passenger airbag did not deploy in 2001 kia sephia ls.

Filed Apr 29, 2009 · Airbags · MO · crash · 2 injuries

On march 28, 2009, my daughter was a passenger in a 2001 kia sephia that lost control in the rain doing about 50 MPH, went down an embankment & ravine on its side, started to overturn, when it slammed into a tree. The roof on this car then collapsed onto my daughters head causing such severe head trauma and swelling in her brain, along with many many other injuries that she did not survive the crash. Why did this happen? The airbags did not deploy! ! ! How many different areas of the car need to be hit before the airbags deploy! She was wearing her seatbelt. If the airbags had deployed like they should have, she would probably be with me today. She was only 21 years old and had everything to live for. This *#>*^$ car killed my only daughter! ! ! How many deaths have to happen before kia gets the message and does something to prevent it. These cars do not need to be in the u.s.a. Kia has been getting reports since 2001 that the airbags on this car fail to deploy. They are guilty of criminal negligence! ! Help!

Filed Feb 8, 2004 · Airbags · PA · crash · 2 injuries

I was in an accident on the below date at 730pm.there was myself and my daughter in my 2001 kia sephia and we hit a tree after losing control on icy road.the car was a total loss but yet neither airbag was deployed.*ak I feel that you and other consumers should be aware that there might be a defect in the airbags, considering the vechicle was a total loss and per the owners manual there was no speed limit in which they would deploy.I have pictures showing the total destruction of the vechicle and the proof that the airbags were never deployed.again I just think considering there commericals pride themselves on the safety of there vechicles this is very disturbing and should be addressed. I would appreciate your time in this matter so that hopefully no one else will be injured.I would appreciate a response from the federal safety agency if possible

Filed Jan 13, 2004 · Airbags · WA · crash · 1 injury

I was involved in a head on accident at 30 MPH, the airbag did not deploy and I was injured.

Filed Dec 29, 2003 · Airbags, Electrical · FL · crash · fire · 1 injury

The sephia was hit at an angle on the right front corner at about 30 miles per hour. The airbags deloyed and the passenger side airbag and wiring immedeatly caught on fire. The cabin filled with dust from the bags and smoke. The power windows did not work at that point. The driver could not see the door handle. Someone opened the door to let her out. A passenger had recently exited the car or the accident could have been much worse. The driver side airbag delpoyed and went down so fast that the drivers head was jerked back and let drop so that it did not reduce the whiplash signifacantly.

Filed Dec 2, 2003 · Airbags · 30,000 miles · OH · crash · 2 injuries

Consumer's vehicle was involved in a front end collision. Upon impact, dual airbags didn't deploy. Two passengers sustained head injuries. *ak vehicle was a total loss.

Filed Nov 17, 2003 · Airbags · 61,667 miles · NH · crash

While driving at 25 MPH vehicle was involved in a head collision. Upon impact, airbags did not deploy.

Filed Oct 1, 2003 · Airbags · NY · crash

Consumer stated as a result of a head on crash air bags did not deploy.