2017 Kia Sportage Airbags Problems
14 owner-reported airbags complaints from NHTSA data
Data sourced from NHTSA public database. For informational purposes only. Always consult a qualified mechanic.
Owner Complaints (14)
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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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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I have a airbag warning light they said it was a sensor with the driver side seat belt. Is this not a safety issue?
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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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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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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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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.
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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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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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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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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.
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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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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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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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