2017 Kia Sportage: airbags did not deploy in a crash

Filed Aug 2, 2023 · Airbags · 80,495 miles · AZ · 1 injury

The contact owns a 2017 Kia Sportage. The contact stated that while driving at 20 MPH, during which he fell asleep as he was returning home from a Dialysis appointment, he rear-ended another vehicle that was at the stop light, and the air bag did not deploy. The contact was taken to the hospital and diagnosed with a fractured chest. The contact stated that a police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a collision center. The dealer was made aware of the failure. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 80,495.

Filed Jan 31, 2022 · Airbags · 66,000 miles · MI · crash · 1 injury

The contact owns a 2017 Kia Sportage. The contact stated that while driving at 30-35 MPH, another vehicle crashed into the rear end of her vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact was unsure whether there was a warning light illuminated. The contact was transported to the hospital with the assistance of a family member. The contact sustained a concussion, jaw and back injuries. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a tow lot, where it was totaled. The dealer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the manufacturer. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and advised the contact that the air bags do not always deploy in the event of a crash; therefore they could not assist. The failure mileage was approximately 66,000.

Filed May 15, 2020 · Acceleration, Airbags · 15,000 miles · CA · crash

Upon pulling up to the driveway to get ready to park, vehicle suddenly accelerated on its own leading to crash through the garage door & impact to the wall. Airbags did not deploy.

Filed Jan 28, 2020 · Acceleration, Brakes · 16,000 miles · IL · crash

While pulling into a parking space with my foot on the brake, my engine accelerated as if it had a mind of it's own and hit a post. I pushed hard on the brake with no response. The airbag did not deploy even with $5,500 damage to the front end.

Filed Jan 20, 2019 · Airbags · 34,000 miles · CO · crash

Interstate, weather affected collision with cable barriers at 70mph. Airbags did not deploy even though an impact sensor was definitely hit. I am looking to take this case to kia as well.

Filed Aug 22, 2018 · Airbags · 17,000 miles · MO · crash · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owns a 2017 kia sportage. The contact called on behalf of the driver. While the driver was at a stop light, the vehicle was t-boned in the middle of the driver side door. The air bags failed to deploy. The driver sustained back and neck injuries that required medical attention. The contact was not aware of the other driver's injuries. A police report was filed. The vehicle was driven to the driver's residence. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and did not assist. The approximate failure mileage was 17,000. The VIN was not available.

Filed Jul 9, 2018 · Airbags, Body · 26,000 miles · AL · crash · 3 injuries

I was involved in a head on collision, resulting in my SUV being totaled. I was stationary in the double turning lane of a city street. The engine block was pushed nearly into the driver's seat. Front windshield cracked from end to end, heavy front end damage. The vehicle that hit me was doing about 45-50mph and her airbags did deploy although she had side impact/damage. My airbags never deployed. I have a concussion resulting in memory loss and painful swelling behind my eye. I am also being treated for multiple back injuries. My 17m old was in the vehicle as well but was in his rear facing car seat, not yet showing any signs of injury.