1997 Kia Sportage airbags problems

Filed Jan 18, 2019 · Airbags · 176,700 miles · DE

While sitting in the vehicle, stationary in a parking lot talking with my wife, the airbags deployed.

Filed Oct 16, 2018 · Airbags · 176,620 miles · DE

Tl* the contact owns a 1997 kia sportage. When the vehicle was stationary, the air bags deployed unexpectedly while the driver and passenger seats were occupied. There were no injuries. The vehicle was towed to kia of wilmington (1603 pennsylvania ave, wilmington, de 19806, (302) 656-3100) where the contact was informed that the vehicle was too old to diagnosed why the air bags deployed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 176,620. *bp

Filed Aug 10, 2018 · Airbags · 160,000 miles · PA

Tl* the contact owns a 1997 kia sportage. While the vehicle was stopped, the driver's side air bag deployed without warning or impact. There were no injuries. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer to be diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified and stated that they would open a case for the contact. The failure mileage was approximately 160,000.

Filed Jul 23, 2013 · Airbags · 125,226 miles · GA · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owns a 1997 kia sportage. The contact stated that while driving in reverse, the driver's side air bags erroneously deployed from the steering wheel and from under the steering wheel area. The lower air bag struck the contact in the hip area and the steering wheel air bag struck the contact in the face, causing minor injuries. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 125,226.

Filed Oct 25, 2005 · Airbags · GA

Dt: the contact stated at 15 MPH airbags deployed for no reason. He did not run over anything. The vehicle has not been in an accident since he purchased it. He has tried contacting the local dealership, but every time he called he was placed on hold. Therefore, he has not had the vehicle repaired at this time.

Filed Jul 12, 2005 · Airbags · 80,000 miles · FL · 1 injury

Dt: driver's side air bag deployed while consumer was driving in reverse backing from a driveway at low speed. There was no crash or impact. This happened without any warning. No lights illuminated or warning signals. The car had been parked in a shaded area for about an hour when this occurred. Consumer's husband drove vehicle home after the incident. Have not taken this to a dealer for this issue, vehicle was parked afterwards and has not been driven since. No explanation or clue as to why this happened.

Filed Jun 1, 2005 · Airbags · 104,000 miles · TX

Dt: consumer states: the driver's air bags discharged while driving down the road, was slowing down for a stop light.

Filed Nov 17, 2004 · Acceleration, Airbags · 60,000 miles · WA

The SRS air bag light appeared on the dashboard and remained on. The cruise control failed to come on its own. The clock spring needed to be replaced. *ak the air bag light had been on for a year. The consumer was informed that the front seat belts needed to be replaced.

Filed Nov 16, 2004 · Airbags · 97,000 miles · FL · 1 injury

The air bags deployed while the consumer was sitting in a parking lot. The manufacturer stated they needed to inspect the vehicle, however no assistance with the towing would be provided. *ak the vehicle was in the park position when the failure occurred.

Filed Aug 12, 2004 · Airbags · AL · crash · 2 injuries

While driving at 25 MPH consumer's vehicle rear ended another vehicle. Consumer was wearing a seat belt, but the air bag did not deploy. Consumer and the other vehicle's driver visited the hospital for minor injuries.*ak