The contact owned a 2018 Kia Sorento. The contact stated that while driving approximately 40 MPH, another vehicle had abruptly attempted to merge into the opposite traveling lane and caused the front end bumper to crash into the Front Driver-side door of the other vehicle. No warning lights were illuminated. The air bags did not deploy. The vehicle was towed away to a local tow yard. A Traffic Accident Information form was filed by the local police department. The vehicle was deemed a total loss by the opposite insurance provider, and the contact was not deemed at fault. In addition, the contact was taken out of the vehicle safely by paramedics and was taken to a nearby UgentCare where he sought medical attention for neck and hand pains and severe mental distress. The local dealer was contacted. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 18,000.
2018 Kia Sorento: airbags did not deploy in a crash
5 of the 255 complaints about the 2018 Kia Sorento describe airbags did not deploy in a crash.
- owner complaints
- 5
- of this car's complaints
- 2%
- typical mileage
- 49,000
- recalls
- 1
Airbags did not deploy in a crash by model year
What owners say
My son was traveling down a highway between 45-55 MPH when he overcorrected and made full impact of the front of the car with a solid snow bank in the middle median. The radiator was slammed backwards, the front end was demolished with around $12,000 in damage to the vehicle. There is no reason we can find that the air bags did not deploy. We bought this vehicle because of the safety rating but now I am concerned that we have issues with our air bags. Will they protect us if this should ever happen again?
I was driving approximately 35 miles per hour on a city street when another vehicle pulled out in front of me. The impact totaled the other vehicle and caused $7,500 in damage to my vehicle, and my air bags did not deploy. While I was not seriously injured, I did suffer significant whip-lash type injuries, and injured my knee when it hit the dash board.
Tl* the contact owns a 2018 kia sorento. The contact stated while her husband was driving at 35 MPH, when another vehicle intersected his lane on the right side. The driver attempted to prevent a crash by swerving but crashed into the guard rail on the far left side. The air bags did not deploy. The driver did not have any injuries. A police report was filed. The vehicle was not drivable. The vehicle was towed to auto body shop. The contact called local dealer (premier kia service center located at 205 n main st, branford, ct 06405, (203) 315-2070) and was made aware of the failure. The vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired as of yet. The manufacturer had been informed of failure. The failure mileage was approximately 55,000.
Driving on highway, hit deer. Front airbags deployed. Car swerved onto median and front passenger side crashed into guardrail. Side airbag did not deploy. Unclear why side airbag did not deploy. Front passenger hit head on passenger door window and shattered window, sustained concussion.
Related recalls
Air bags: side/window
- What is wrong
- Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2018 Kia Sorento vehicles. The side curtain air bags on these vehicles have a component that may detach during deployment of the inflatable curtain air bag.
- Risk
- If the component detaches during deployment, it may enter the passenger compartment and be a projectile within the vehicle cabin, increasing the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Kia will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver and passenger side curtain air bags, free of charge. The recall began on December 18, 2017. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1‑800‑333‑4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC159.
Recall number 17V784000 · Recall details
Questions about the 2018 Kia Sorento no deployment
Is airbags did not deploy in a crash a common problem on the 2018 Kia Sorento?
5 of 255 owner complaints about the 2018 Kia Sorento (2%) mention airbags did not deploy in a crash. The model year with the most reports is 2011.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2018 Kia Sorento?
There is 1 recall and 0 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 2018 Kia Sorento
Engine failure 44Check engine light 37Headlights 34Knocking 26Oil consumption 24Stalling 22Loss of power 20Fire or smoke 17Won't shift 8Misfire 7Jerking 6Overheating 5Sunroof shattered 5
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