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2017 Kia Sportage Airbags Problems

14 owner-reported airbags complaints from NHTSA data

14
Complaints
6
Crashes
Jan 2019Oct 2021
Date Range

Data sourced from NHTSA public database. For informational purposes only. Always consult a qualified mechanic.

Owner Complaints (14)

criticalAIR BAGS
Filed: Aug 2023

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.

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NHTSA #: 11536151
criticalAIR BAGS
Filed: Jun 2023

Airbag light came on. Was inspected by dealership. They informed me that the front side airbag needs to be replaced, as it is not grounded properly, and it could randomly deploy, or not deploy if accident occurs.

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NHTSA #: 11525600
criticalAIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS,ENGINE
Filed: Apr 2022

I have a airbag warning light they said it was a sensor with the driver side seat belt. Is this not a safety issue?

NHTSA #: 11460734
criticalAIR BAGS
CrashFiled: Jan 2022

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.

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NHTSA #: 11449584
criticalAIR BAGS
Filed: Jan 2022

Passenger airbag malfunction light came on and has stayed on. We are 30 days pass warranty and were given a quote of over $2600 to replace the airbag by the Kia dealership where we purchased this 2017 Kia Sportage. There are only 26,000 miles on it with no accidents.

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NHTSA #: 11448392
criticalAIR BAGS
Filed: Apr 2021

2017 kia sportage going on 2 years with this vehicle 71256 mileage no according accidents ..airbag light turned on and stayed solid .. After scanning all systems for possible trouble codes I did get a b1375 ..

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NHTSA #: 11412755
criticalAIR BAGS,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
CrashFiled: May 2020

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.

NHTSA #: 11324707
criticalAIR BAGS
Filed: Mar 2020

I had just started the car when the air bag caution light appeared on the dashboard. Took the vehicle to dealer for diagnostic to find out the air bag control module was bad and needed to be replaced. While waiting for service, my husband was asked whether we had been in an accident and he told them no.

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NHTSA #: 11317011
criticalAIR BAGS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
CrashFiled: Jan 2019

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.

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NHTSA #: 11171105
criticalAIR BAGS
CrashFiled: Jul 2018

I hit a small deer at 73mph totaled my kia heavy front end damage hood came up and busted my windshield which caused glass to get in my eyes. Not one air bag deployed. It knocked the battery out and buster the radiator, hadn't made my first payment yet.

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NHTSA #: 11111138
criticalAIR BAGS,STRUCTURE,ENGINE
CrashFiled: Jul 2018

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.

NHTSA #: 11110355
mediumAIR BAGS
Filed: Oct 2021

While driving heard a loud cracking noise, when I made ot to my destination I noticed that the dash infront of the passenger seat were the airbag is has two v cracks in it

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NHTSA #: 11437397
mediumAIR BAGS
CrashFiled: Aug 2018

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.

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NHTSA #: 11121651
lowAIR BAGS
Filed: Aug 2020

The airbag safty light came on and will not go off.. The owner's manual says this means the airbag is not working or is malfunctioning.

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NHTSA #: 11351692

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