2017 Kia Forte Airbags Problems
15 owner-reported airbags complaints from NHTSA data
Data sourced from NHTSA public database. For informational purposes only. Always consult a qualified mechanic.
Airbags Recalls (1)
AIR BAGS
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Sedona, Soul, Soul EV, 2017-2018 Forte, and 2017 Forte Koup vehicles. The Air Bag Control Unit (ACU) cover may contact a memory chip on the printed circuit board and damage the electrical circuit. Circuit damage may result in deactivated air bags that will not deploy in a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the ACU, and either update the software or replace the unit, as necessary. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 21, 2022. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC226.
Owner Complaints (15)
Once coming home, my airbag from steering wheel deployed. I did not get into an accident, just as I closed my door it went off. I worried about my safety especially because I have a baby.
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Hello, my name is [XXX] , I just had a 2017 kia forte car accident on [XXX]. I was hit by the driver's side in my door and in the door behind me. the airbag are supposed to be released upon impact.
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Air bags did not deploy in vehicle crash at above 30 MPH
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On 3/9/2021 I was involved in a hit and run accident and my kia was hit on the passenger side. It was hit so hard that the it left a hole in the door and my toddler was sitting in his car seat. When the fore dept arrived they noticed that the airbags did not deploy and disconnected the battery.
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The 2017 kia forte my client was driving was involved in an accident which resulted in moderate to heavy front end damage, approximate speed of impact was 20-25mph, the airbags did not deploy.
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Involved in an accident where another driver failed to yield and caused the impact on 3 lane road going at about 40mph. At the point of impact, I was thrown into the steering column. The air bag did not deploy nor did the seatbelt lock to keep me from hitting the steering wheel.
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Had front end collison no air bag deployment,car was totaled
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Vehicle was in a major crash on illinois route 15 in belleville il. Vehicle was struck in the front driver side off center by a wrong way driver. Passenger in the kia was trapped under the dash.
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Tl* the contact owns a 2017 kia forte. While driving 45 MPH, the contact lost control of the vehicle and crashed into a tree. The air bags did not deploy.
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Tl* the contact owns a 2017 kia forte. While driving approximately 20 MPH, the contact's vehicle was involved in a front end collision. A police report was filed.
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I was parking my car yesterday at 7/11 and the car accelerated on it's own and crashed into a cement pillar. The airbag did not deploy. I have seen a blog where dozens of forte owners complained about the same issue, sometimes more than once.
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There are 3 recalls on my engine type but kia dealership says no recalls,#21v6220000,#22v031000,#21v260000. Engine tyoe 2.0l nu mpi engine(sc210),my ph#xxx information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c.
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I have a 2017 kia forte that I believe was made in Mexico (12/16) in December of 2016. I have an airbag fault illuminated. I used a scan tool to read the fault.
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Error code B1620 is registering on my 2017 KIA Forte. The current recall for this issue only covers some 2017 KIA Forte vehicles.
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The airbags did not deploy when a large jeep turned into the driver side door.
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