2016 Kia Sorento: airbags did not deploy in a crash

Filed Feb 4, 2026 · Airbags, Seat belts · VA · crash · 1 injury

On [XXX] I was in a car accident. When it happened the airbags did not deploy and the seatbelt not locking. This resulted in me hitting my head in on the dash and chest on the steering wheel multiple times and having to go to the er to receive care and be put out of work. This is a major safety risk INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Filed Jul 24, 2025 · Transmission · 83,000 miles · TN · crash

The contact owns a 2016 Kia Sorento. The contact stated that while driving at 15 MPH, she attempted to park the vehicle in her driveway. As the contact tapped on the brake pedal, the vehicle independently accelerated as the contact slammed on the brake pedal and steered the vehicle out of the way of her home. The contact ran over a gutter and a bird feeder before applying the emergency brake, which stopped the vehicle. The contact was uncertain if any warning lights had appeared on the instrument panel prior to the failure. The contact was not injured, the air bags did not deploy, and a police report was not filed. The next day, the contact had the vehicle towed to a dealer. The contact was informed that rust was discovered on the vehicle's brake rotors; however, they had yet to determine the cause of the failure. The contact stated that the engine had been replaced almost a month prior to the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but offered no assistance. The vehicle was not repaired and remained in the possession of the dealer. The failure mileage was approximately 83,000.

Filed Dec 29, 2022 · Airbags · GA · crash

October 19,2022 I was driving (cruise control about 70 mph) and hit a deer. The impact and damage was quite a bit however no airbags deployed. The car is still being repaired at Blakely Chevrolet in Blakely GA and they are having issues with airbag sensors.

Filed Sep 11, 2020 · Acceleration · 47,000 miles · FL · crash · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owned a 2016 kia sorento. The contact stated that while driving out of the driveway, when she crashed into a stone lining up the pathway. The contact placed the vehicle into reverse when the vehicle surged in reverse crashing into the contact's garage. No airbags deployed. The contact received an injury to their shoulder and medical attention was needed. A police report was not filed. The vehicle was towed and deemed totaled. The contact contacted the dealership (friendly kia 5819 us-19, new port richey, fl 34652; (877) 544-6719) who did not diagnose a failure, however, they attempted to file a class action form. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 47,000.

Filed Aug 13, 2020 · Transmission · 58,000 miles · ME · crash · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owns a 2016 kia sorento. The contact stated that while the vehicle was in a stand still, an abnormal clicking noise was heard. The vehicle rolled back on it's own, causing the vehicle to hit a two post and a staircase of the neighbor's house. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The air bags did not deploy. A police report was filed and noted the vehicle was in park at the time of the accident. The contact did sustain injuries to the left leg and back injures that did not require medical attention. The vehicle was not drivable. The vehicle was towed to an independent auto body facility. The contact stated several local dealers were contacted, however no assistance was offered and referred the contact to the manufacturer. The vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired as of yet. The contact stated that their failure was related to the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v626000 (power train). The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 58,000.

Filed Jan 15, 2020 · Acceleration · 60,244 miles · PR · crash · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owns a 2016 kia sorento. The contact stated that while driving and depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle failed to increase in speed. The vehicle was taken to an unknown facility where it was repaired but the parts replaced were unknown. The following week while driving at low speeds, the accelerator pedal was depressed and the vehicle accelerated violently. As a result, the contact crashed into a cement barrier. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact did not sustained injuries. The front passenger sustained chest, back, arm injuries and a bruise to the left breast but medical attention was not provided. A police report was filed. The vehicle was driven by an independent mechanic to his repair facility with caution. A dealer was not contacted and the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The contact referenced the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v089000 (vehicle speed control). The failure mileage was 60,244.

Filed Jan 7, 2020 · Airbags, Seat belts · 46,000 miles · KY · crash · 1 injury

I was involved in a rear end collision on friday, jan. 3, 2020. I was stopped/stationary behind a vehicle turning left on a one lane (in both directions) road traveling south. The car behind me struck my vehicle going between 30-35 MPH. My vehicle was thrust forward and hit the vehicle in front of me and then the vehicle behind me struck my again, felt like bumper cars. During the initial rear impact my face slammed into the steering wheel causing my nose to bleed profusely for at least 25 minutes. I still have blood coming out of my nose four days later. During this accident in which my vehicle experienced both front and rear collision damage my air bag did not deploy nor did my seatbelt lock. As a result I suffered a head injury both front and back of my head.

Filed Jun 27, 2018 · Airbags · 59,151 miles · NC · crash

Was traveling on the interstate at around 60mph when a large deer ran out across the road. I attempted to swerve and avoid hitting the animal but was not successful. I hit the deer around 55-60 MPH with a direct impact to the front of the vehicle. There was extensive damage to the fender, hood, grill, radiator and according to the insurance claim adjustor, the engine was shifted back into the firewall. During this impact the airbags did not deploy which creates a safety concern for me. I spoke with kia and their findings were that the mass was not large enough to trigger the airbags that I needed to either have direct impact with another car or a wall of some sort. I feel that an impact at that speed and to the front end of a vehicle the airbags should have deployed. I have the document that kia sent if needed.

Filed Jul 25, 2016 · Airbags · 14,000 miles · OH · crash · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owned a 2016 kia sorento. The contact stated that while driving at 5 MPH, the vehicle rear ended another vehicle causing a crash. The air bags did not deploy. A police report was filed. There were injuries sustained to the head, back and shoulder of the contact. Medical attention was required. The vehicle was destroyed. The vehicle was towed. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 14,000.