Tl* the contact owned a 2008 kia spectra. The contact stated while a passenger in the vehicle travelling at 45 MPH, the vehicle was hit on the passenger side by another vehicle as a result the passenger and driver side air bags as well as the passenger side air bags failed to deploy. The passenger and the driver of her vehicle sustained back, head and arm injures while the driver sustained neck and back injuries that required medical attention. The contact stated that the occupants of the other vehicle sustained no injuries. A police report was filed. The car was drivable as the air bags failed deploy however, the vehicle was deemed a total loss. The approximate failure mileage 185,000. The VIN was not available.*dt*jb*dt*dt
2008 Kia Spectra: airbags did not deploy in a crash
15 of the 121 complaints about the 2008 Kia Spectra describe airbags did not deploy in a crash.
- owner complaints
- 15
- of this car's complaints
- 12%
- typical mileage
- 62,000
- recalls
- 0
Is there a fix? 3 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below
Airbags did not deploy in a crash by model year
What owners say
Tl* the contact owned a 2008 kia spectra. While driving approximately 35 MPH, the contact applied the brakes while approaching a red light. The engine shut down, and the steering and brakes failed. The vehicle crossed the intersection and crashed into the rear driver side of another vehicle. The brake and steering lights indicators remained illuminated. The vehicle was destroyed and towed. The air bags failed to deploy. Two injuries were sustained, which required medical attention. A police report was filed. The manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 140,000.
I was proceeding straight through a traffic light when a passenger truck turned illegally in front of me from the oncoming traffic. I was going approximately 40 MPH. The airbag did not deploy as would think it should at that speed. Fortunately, my seat belt prevented me from getting a more serious injury. I did receive a severe bruise that took months to disappear and aggravated an existing back condition. Perhaps it is just as well or better that the airbag did not deploy since the airbag may have given me a more serious injury. Fortunately, I had no passenger and the other person in the truck did not get hurt. My car was totaled. I am thankful to god that I am alive today....updated 12/10/15
Tl* the contact owned a 2008 kia spectra. While at a stop, another vehicle crashed into the driver's side of the contact's vehicle and the air bags failed to deploy. The contact sustained minor bruises that required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 kia spectra. The contact stated the vehicle failed to stop after the brake pedal was applied and instead the vehicle suddendly accelerated crashing into a building. The air bags failed to deploy and the air bag light illuminated on the instrument panel. A police report was not filed. The driver sustained a neck injury. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer nor was it diagnosed. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 90,000 and the current mileage 95,000.
Tl* the contact rented a 2008 kia spectra. The contact stated while driving approximately 35 MPH, she crashed into the rear of another vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy with the impact. The contact sustained contusions to the chest, right arm and left arm. There was also internal bleeding from the lungs and an injury to the right leg. A police report was not filed. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was to be repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was unavailable.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 kia spectra. The contact was driving 40 MPH and crashed into a deer. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact sustained neck and shoulder injuries and a police report was filed. The vehicle was not repaired or inspected for the cause of the air bag failure. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 110,000.
Vehicle hit from rear at high rate of speed and pushed into vehicle to drivers side and vehicle in front. Fire dept at scene said the vehicle was impacted where airbag sensor is and should have gone off. No airbags went off. Driver with serious injuries. Children in back seat very minor injuries.
Tl* the contact owned a 2008 kia spectra. The contact stated that while traveling in rainy weather, the driver lost control of the vehicle and crashed into a pole. The front driver frontal and side curtain air bags failed to deploy. The driver sustained severe injuries from the impact and was killed. The failure and the current mileage was 41,000. Updated 04/23/12 updated 05/08/12*lj spoke with consumer, there was one death and no injuries. Updated 05/151/2
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 kia spectra. While traveling 40 MPH, the contact crashed into the rear of another vehicle. The contact stated that the air bags did not deploy and the seat belt failed. As a result, the contact sustained two fractured collar bones. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence and had not been inspected for the failure nor repaired. The failure and the current mileage was 103,207. Updated 03/05/12*lj updated 03/08/12
Tl* the contact owned a 2008 kia spectra. The contact stated that while driving approximately 25 MPH, the steering wheel suddenly pulled to the right and the driver crashed into a pole. Upon impact, the airbags did not deploy. The driver suffered major injuries to his chest and later went to the hospital own his own for treatment. The police were not notified and a report was not filed. The vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer and they informed the contact that there was nothing wrong with airbags. The vehicle was deemed destroyed. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and inspected the vehicle. The failure mileage was approximately 14,800.
Intentionally t-boned and side impact airbags didn't deploy. Now my airbag light is on.
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Questions about the 2008 Kia Spectra no deployment
Is airbags did not deploy in a crash a common problem on the 2008 Kia Spectra?
15 of 121 owner complaints about the 2008 Kia Spectra (12%) mention airbags did not deploy in a crash. The model year with the most reports is 2006.
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There are 0 recalls and 3 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
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