A front tie rod broke, something in the steering column broke, and the air bag indicator lit up but no air bags deployed. The two front tires were not pointing in the same direction. I had it towed to a mechanic, and they said that the steering column issue likely caused a disconnect in a circuit, which can prevent all air bags from deploying.
2002 Kia Spectra: airbags did not deploy in a crash
16 of the 92 complaints about the 2002 Kia Spectra describe airbags did not deploy in a crash.
- owner complaints
- 16
- of this car's complaints
- 17%
- typical mileage
- 53,000
- recalls
- 0
Is there a fix? No recall or service bulletin covers this area of the car yet.
Airbags did not deploy in a crash by model year
What owners say
On monday, january 16, 2006, a 1984 gmc pickup, crossed the center line of tx 317, causing a severe frontal collision with a 2002 kia spectra. Although the spectra driver was properly wearing her seat belt, she sustained fatal blunt force injuries when the frontal driver?s side air bag failed to deploy in the severe frontal collision due to an open circuit in the airbag system. The passenger air bag, however, did deploy and provided supplemental restraint to the belted passenger, thus she was not seriously injured in the crash. Warranty claims to kia for open circuits in this and similar models' airbag systems number in excess of 400 and maybe many times that number.
I was involved in a front end collision and my kia spectra was a total loss. I was taken to the hospital by ambulance for neck and head injuries. My airbag never went off. I believe it should have. The insurance wants to close out the claim and I advised them that I wanted kia to inspect the vehicle as to why the airbag did not deploy. Would like to take care of this without having to get a lawyer involved. I was released from the hospital with whiplash and pain meds. I need to get a new vehicle and liked my spectra but am unsure as to its safety. The vehicle was smoking but not sure as to what caused it. Fireman brought over an extinguisher but I don't believe they used it.
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 kia spectra. While driving 35 MPH, the contact's daughter rear-ended another vehicle. She sustained minor injuries, but the vehicle was destroyed. The air bags failed to deploy. The vehicle was towed to a dealer, but they could not explain the failure. The current and failure mileages were 75,000.
Consumer 2002 kia spectra airbags did not deploy upon frontal collision. *ts
The consumer's vehicle was struck from the rear at 65 MPH, causing it to strike another vehicle. Upon impact, both the passenger and driver seats broke, and the air bags did not deploy. The vehicle was totaled. *ak *sc
During an accident the consumer's seat belt released and the air bags did not deploy. *nm kia sent the consumer a letter stating that its engineers designed airbags to only deploy in severe accidents where the risk of serious injury or death was substantial. The consumer requested information on whether or not any lawyer is pursuing any cases against kia. *tc
While driving 30 to 40 MPH vehicle was in involved in a crash, and air bags failed to deploy. *ak seat belt over the left shoulder released and failed to hold up as well. Consumer suffered large laceration across left eye.
The vehicle was hit in the front right corner by another vehicle traveling 10-15 MPH. The air bag sensor was impacted but the front air bags did not deploy. The driver received injuries to the back and neck. Please provide further details.
Vehicle was traveling at 45 MPH when it was involved in a collision with a truck. Vehicle was totaled,and air bags did not deploy. Dealer notified.
I rear ended another vehicle at 30-40 MPH, front end damage resulting in over $6400, including unibody alignment. Upon impact driver and passenger air bags did not deploy, brakes locked up and did not release. I am concerned about the safety of this vehicle and would like an investigation into this matter.
While traveling about 50mph on the highway hit a curb. And lost control of vehicle and then hit a telephone pole. Upon impact, dual airbags didn't deploy. Ts....
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the 2002 Kia Spectra no deployment
Is airbags did not deploy in a crash a common problem on the 2002 Kia Spectra?
16 of 92 owner complaints about the 2002 Kia Spectra (17%) mention airbags did not deploy in a crash. The model year with the most reports is 2006.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2002 Kia Spectra?
There is no recall or service bulletin for this area of the car on record.
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