2010 Kia Sportage Air bags Problems

“Vehicle was involved in a side impact yet the side curtain airbags did not deploy. The accident resulted in the death of a rear seat passenger. There were no warning lights illuminated before the accident such as check engine or the airbag warning light. Vehicle was turning left onto a highway and was t boned by a ups truck traveling at a high rate of speed. Front airbags deployed but side curtain airbag did not deploy. Front passengers survived the crash, albeit with injuries requiring hospitalization. Insurance company will be taking possession of the vehicle in the next day or two.”

“The contact owned a 2010 Kia Sportage. The contact stated that an animal ran out onto the road and caused him to crash into another vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. A police report was filed. The contact sustained chest injuries that required medical attention. The vehicle was destroyed and towed to a tow yard. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was contacted; however, the call was disconnected. The approximate failure mileage was 111,000.”

“The contact owned a 2010 Kia Sportage. While driving 55 MPH, a deer jumped in front of the contact's vehicle and damaged the windshield. The brake pedal was depressed, but failed to respond. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact and passenger sustained abdominal bruises and chest injuries, which required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed and then taken to state farm insurance where it was diagnosed. The vehicle was destroyed. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 69,594.”