2006 Kia Spectra: airbags did not deploy in a crash

Filed Dec 12, 2019 · Airbags · 162,307 miles · VA · crash · 2 injuries

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 kia spectra. While driving approximately 45 MPH, the driver attempted to move the vehicle into the left lane; however, another vehicle was in the lane. The driver quickly steered the vehicle back into the right lane; however, the vehicle spun out of control and turned over on the driver's side. The driver's and front passenger air bags failed to deploy. The driver and front passenger sustained bruises and cuts. The passenger also injured the left hand, which required stitches and medical attention. Police report number: 191201035 was filed. The vehicle was towed and not repaired. The manufacturer and dealer were not contacted. The cause of the failure was not determined. The failure mileage was 162,307.

Filed Apr 18, 2017 · Airbags · FL · crash · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 kia spectra. While driving 35 MPH, the contact's vehicle was struck on the passenger side door area and passenger side front end. The air bags failed to deploy. A police report was filed. The contact sustained a laceration to the head, a bruised left shoulder, bruised ribs, and bleeding from the breast, which required medical attention. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

Filed Sep 2, 2015 · Airbags · 156,000 miles · MS · crash · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owned a 2006 kia spectra. While driving 40 MPH, the contact attempted to make a right turn; however, the contact lost control of the vehicle and it spun 360 degrees twice. The vehicle crashed into a tree. The contact also stated that the air bags did not deploy. A police report was filed. The contact sustained injuries that required stitches. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was deemed destroyed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 156,000.

Filed Aug 27, 2015 · Airbags · 180,000 miles · ID · crash · 2 injuries

Tl* the contact owned a 2006 kia spectra. While driving at an unknown speed on a dirt road, the road collapsed causing the vehicle to roll down a cliff and into a river. The driver and passenger frontal air bags failed to deploy. As a result, the contact sustained injuries to the chest and head. The front passenger sustained injuries to the chest, legs, and hip. Both occupants required medical attention. The vehicle was destroyed. A police report was filed. The manufacturer stated that the driver and frontal air bags operated normally. The failure mileage was 180,000. ...updated09/30/15

Filed Aug 2, 2014 · Airbags · 12,990 miles · ND · crash · 2 injuries

I was t boned by a 3/4 truck and the side airbags did not deploy.

Filed May 21, 2013 · Airbags, Body · 68,000 miles · FL · crash · 1 injury

I was involved in an accident going north to cross an intersection. The other party failed to yield going southeast at the same intersection. I did hit their vehicle, dodge hemi ram 1500, head on their right side. The airbag failed to deploy when in fact according to experts, it should have for this type of accident. Not to mention this is the second collision this vehicle has been in and the airbag has never deployed. There was no sign of the airbag not working properly prior to the incidents. Due do this, I obtained a head and neck injury and the car was totaled.

Filed Sep 7, 2012 · Airbags, Brakes · 105,000 miles · NC · crash · 1 injury

I was driving on hwy 40 e approaching exit 153 in heavy rainfall. Approximately 0.25 miles from the exit the truck already on the exit ahead of me began applying its brakes. Pre-braking measures were taken. The wheels locked up and I collided with the truck in front of me and flew forward into the steering wheel. I had been braking the entire time, but my seat-belt did not lock into place. My airbag did not deploy. I suffered bruising, severe headaches, and minor cuts as a result. Insurance declared car as total loss.

Filed Jun 3, 2011 · Airbags · 128,000 miles · TX · crash · fire · 1 injury

My brother was in a automotive accident. He lost control of his vehicle hit a concrete median, his brakes stop working and his air bags didn't deploy. This is all stated in his police report. He was air lifted to the hospital where doctors inform the family he broke both his legs and arms. He had to have an operation in his skull to relieve pressure in his brain. As of now nothing has been correct.

Filed Mar 2, 2010 · Airbags · VA · crash · 1 injury

Tl*the driver owned a 2006 kia spectra. While driving 65 MPH, the contact lost control of the vehicle, hit a guard rail, rolled over into drainage ditch and crashed into a tree. The front and side air bags did not deploy. A police report was taken. The driver sustained major injuries and expired in the hospital two days later following the crash. The vehicle was destroyed. The contacts lawyer called the manufacturer and a forensic engineer who later determined that the air bags should have deployed. Both the failure and current mileages were unknown. Updated 04/22/10 *bf received pictures. Updated 09/13/10

Filed Jul 26, 2008 · Airbags · 25,600 miles · TX · crash

I had a near-frontal crash in my 2006 kia spectra in which the front airbag did not deploy. Speed at time of crash is estimated to be between 40-50 MPH. The front-left part of my hood was struck by a turning vehicle. The airbag in the other vehicle did deploy.

Filed Jul 13, 2007 · Airbags · 10,000 miles · NC · crash · 1 injury

Tl*the contact owns a 2006 kia spectra. While driving 40 MPH, the vehicle crashed into a ditch and flipped over. The air bags failed to deploy. The road conditions were rainy and muddy. The vehicle was destroyed. The dealer has not inspected the vehicle. The contact sustained neck and back injuries along with cuts and scratches. The current and failure mileages were 10,000. The consumer stated the vehicle was damaged in the front but the air bags did not deploy. Updated 09/05/07

Filed Mar 24, 2007 · Airbags · 13,638 miles · OH · crash · 4 injuries

I was driving a loaner car 2006 kia spectra when someone was driving an older model grand marquis turned infront of me and I hit her smack dab int he middle of her passenger side doors and our airbags did not deploy.