Upon purchase, brand new off the lot in 2005, the seat belt light on my dashboard was always coming on and off when driving even if a person was sitting in the passenger seat or not. I never really understood exactly why or had money to have it looked at specifically for that problem. When I would take it to the mechanic, they would always say it looked normal. When I finally was able to take it to a mechanic specifically for this issue, I was informed that the airbag would not deploy due to an issue with needing a new seat. I have had my kia spectra ex for some time now, so I had to have them salvage the seat from a salvage yard. Luckily, they were able to locate an old seat in a wrecked kia and it looks nice in my car, and this light so far has not come back on. The total cost was around $2,000 and it was sad to put out the cash because I'm a student. After searching, I noticed on other sites that I am not the only person to have experienced this issue.
2005 Kia Spectra: airbags did not deploy in a crash
15 of the 103 complaints about the 2005 Kia Spectra describe airbags did not deploy in a crash.
- owner complaints
- 15
- of this car's complaints
- 15%
- typical mileage
- 48,000
- recalls
- 0
Airbags did not deploy in a crash by model year
What owners say
My son was in a collision, he rear ended someone, the whole drivers side in totally caved in and the airbags did not deploy.
Vehicle rear ended another vehicle. Airbags didn't deploy as they should have. My son received a concussion as a result (he was wearing his seatbelt). Kia has indicated that airbags would not deploy. Please help.
While stopped on a small hill in traffic, I was rearended by a ford truck who was going about 35mph. My airbags did not deploy. I was taken to the hospital for injuries to my knees and my neck. I see there are many many many complaints regarding the deployment of airbags. There definitely is a major problem and a recall should be ordered. This is a serious problem which could result in death. Also many times while driving my speedometer will go to zero while driving or jump to 100+, in addition the RPM gauge will do the same. This too is also mentioned many times clearly there is some manufacturer defect. I am the only owner of the vehicle.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 kia spectra. The contact stated that the driver's side air bag light illuminated upon starting the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the contact was informed that the sensor within the seat failed. The contact was also informed that the air bag would not deploy in the event of a crash. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and offered no assistance. The failure mileage was 45,593.
I recently have been in an accident where my airbags did not deploy. And I was a little concerned that they didn't so I did some research and there has been a recall on my airbag system. I was wondering why I was not contacted about this so I could take my car in for service.
Airbags did not deploy during frontend collision! My wife's head was slammed against the side window. Hospital to be visited soon. (this was about an hour ago)
2005 kia spectra. Consumer states airbags did not deploy during an accident *tgw the consumers daughter was driving. Also, the seat belt did not lock into place. *jb updated 12/08/10*jb the consumer stated the vehicle was totaled. Updated 07/20/10.
I own a 2005 kia spectra and was in a car accident where the airbags did not deploy. The is significant front end damage. My passenger and I were both wearing our seatbelts and only had minor injuries but I'm very surprised that the airbags did not deploy. I was driving south and a car in the northbound left turn lane turned in front of me and I hit her. The majority of the damage is on the passenger front side> the hood crumpled, the power steering pump and radiator are cracked, there is wheel and axle damage and the engine won't start.
Tl*the contact owns a 2005 kia spectra. While driving 35 MPH, the contact's vehicle was struck on the rear driver side door. The side air bags failed to deploy and his seat belt did not tighten on impact. The contact was injured and a police report was filed. The manufacturer stated that from the angle the vehicle was struck, the air bags would not have deployed; however, the dealer stated that they should have deployed. The VIN and engine size were unknown. The current and failure mileages were 48,000.
I was in a car accident on jan. 25, 2007 and my front end was damaged. The car was a total loss due to the accident. The airbags never deployed. I now have a slipped disk in my neck due to the accident. Kia refused to tell me why it did not deploy.
Dt*: the contact stated while driving 50 MPH, the vehicle hydroplaned and crashed into a wall four times smashing all four corners of the vehicle. All six air bags failed to deploy. There were no injuries to any occupants.
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Questions about the 2005 Kia Spectra no deployment
Is airbags did not deploy in a crash a common problem on the 2005 Kia Spectra?
15 of 103 owner complaints about the 2005 Kia Spectra (15%) mention airbags did not deploy in a crash. The model year with the most reports is 2006.
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