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2021 Kia Seltos Airbags Problems

5 owner-reported airbags complaints from NHTSA data

5
Complaints
5
Crashes
Feb 2026Oct 2025
Date Range

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

Owner Complaints (5)

criticalAIR BAGS
CrashFiled: Oct 2025

I was traveling at approximately 50mph straight through an intersection. The opposing car made a left turn directly in front of me and I T-boned the other vehicle (gray Kia Optima). There was sufficient front end damage that my car was totaled.

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NHTSA #: 11693253
criticalAIR BAGS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,LANE DEPARTURE
CrashFiled: Sep 2025

Traveling WB on SR100 approximately 60mph after picking up dinner in [XXX] , Before reaching the turn for 302, a deer jumped from the southbound side of the road to the northbound side of the road. When it jumped, the right side of the deer impacted the front of my vehicle which in turn ripped the vehicles hood up from locked down position and slammed it into the windshield.

NHTSA #: 11689442
criticalAIR BAGS,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
CrashFiled: May 2023

A deer was hit at 60mph with frontal impact. The collision warning did not alarm, however after the collision, the light was illuminated. The airbags did not deploy.

NHTSA #: 11521315
criticalAIR BAGS
CrashFiled: May 2021

Driving on highway, water truck lost its load. 2 thousand gallon water tank slammed into side of Kia Side airbag did not deploy

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NHTSA #: 11417736
lowAIR BAGS
CrashFiled: Feb 2026

The Kia was traveling approximately 45 - 50 MPH and struck another vehicle that had pulled out from a stop sign. I had my hand on the horn and the airbags did not deploy on impact.

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NHTSA #: 11716619

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