2000 Kia Sportage: airbags did not deploy in a crash

Filed Apr 10, 2006 · Airbags · 136,000 miles · MA · crash · 2 injuries

Dt*: the contact stated while driving 70 MPH, the vehicle was involved in a crash. Several vehicle's made emergency stops in front of the contact. The contact applied the brakes but the vehicle would not stop. As a result the contact's vehicle slammed into the rear of the vehicle's. The air bags did not deploy. All four occupants of the vehicle were wearing seat belts. The contact and the front passenger received injuries to the neck and back. The police and insurance company were present at the scene of the accident and provided written reports. The insurance company deemed the vehicle totaled. There was also additional property damage to the other vehicle's involved. Updated 5/2/2006 -

Filed Mar 18, 2002 · Airbags · PA · crash

While driving 15mph was broadsided by another vehicle and airbags did not deploy. Dealer contacted.

Filed Feb 13, 2002 · Airbags · FL · crash

The consumer was traveling about 20mph on the highway. Another vehicle veered into her from behind and her driver's side airbag didn't go off. Nlm

Filed May 22, 2001 · Airbags · OK

Consumer hit another vehicle in the rear end causing extensive damage to the front end frame and fire wall area, both of the air bags failed to deploy, no injuries indicated on the report.

Filed Nov 13, 2000 · Airbags, Brakes · MA · crash

While driving at 30 MPH there was a need for an emergency stop and vehicle began sliding when brakes were applied, striking another vehicle in rear. Upon impact, air bags failed to deploy. Dealer has not been contacted.*ak

Filed Oct 10, 2000 · Airbags · VA · crash · 1 injury

Vehicle was involved in a frontal collision at 25mph. Upon impact, airbags did not deploy, resulting in minor injuries.manufacturer notified.