2017 Kia Sportage Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 16about this part
- Share
- 4%of 404 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 48,500miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 16 complaints about the air bags of the 2017 Kia Sportage, 4% of the 404 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 48,500 miles. 6 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“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.”
NHTSA complaint #11111138, filed 2018-07, 14,000 miles“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. We purchased the car from the dealer certified used and there was no mention of any accidents prior to us purchasing it. Failure to replace the control unit would have rendered the air bag system useless.”
NHTSA complaint #11317011, filed 2020-03, 73,900 miles“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. Front windshield cracked from end to end, heavy front end damage. The vehicle that hit me was doing about 45-50mph and her airbags did deploy although she had side impact/damage. My airbags never deployed. I have a concussion resulting in memory loss and painful swelling behind my eye. I am also being treated for multiple back injuries. …”
NHTSA complaint #11110355, filed 2018-07, 26,000 miles“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 .. …”
NHTSA complaint #11412755, filed 2021-04, 71,246 miles“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 complaint #11324707, filed 2020-05, 15,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10212197May 20, 2022TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: AIRBAG CONTROL UNIT (ACU) INSPECTION & REPLACEMENT - This bulletin provides information associated with the "Warranty Extension Program" (WTY027) to…
- 10210590Apr 22, 2022WARRANTY EXTENSION: REIMBURSEMENT FORM - This document is a Reimbursement Request form for 17 MY Sportage customers which was mailed with the customer letter advising them to…
- 10210588Apr 22, 2022WARRANTY EXTENSION: OWNER NOTIFICATION - This document is the owner notification advising that Kia is extending the New Vehicle Limited Warranty coverage for repairs related to…
- 10210587Apr 19, 2022WARRANTY EXTENSION: QUESTION AND ANSWER - This document is the Question and Answer Guide containing the most frequently asked questions regarding the warranty extension (WTY027).
- 10210586Apr 19, 2022WARRANTY EXTENSION: DEALER PARTS AND SERVICE MANAGER MEMO - This document is the announcement to the dealer Parts and Service Managers that Kia is extending the New Vehicle…
- 10210585Apr 19, 2022WARRANTY EXTENSION: DEALER PRINCIPAL MEMO - This document is the announcement to the dealer principals that Kia is extending the New Vehicle Limited Warranty coverage for the…
- 10109677Oct 28, 2016TSB: SERVICE ACTION: FRONT POWER SEAT BACK BOARD STRAP REPOSITIONING (SA249) - This bulletin provides information related to the repositioning of the front power seat back board…
Air bags: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 4% |
| 2025 | 1 | 2% |
| 2024 | 4 | 5% |
| 2023 | 11 | 6% |
| 2022 | 2 | 4% |
| 2021 | 1 | 2% |
| 2020 | 3 | 2% |
| 2019 | 3 | 4% |
| 2018 | 1 | 1% |
| 2017 | 16 | 4% |
| 2016 | 5 | 4% |
| 2015 | 5 | 3% |
| 2014 | 3 | 2% |
| 2013 | 4 | 1% |
| 2012 | 4 | 1% |
| 2011 | 4 | 2% |
| 2010 | 4 | 20% |
| 2009 | 16 | 20% |
| 2008 | 5 | 5% |
| 2007 | 13 | 17% |
| 2006 | 38 | 34% |
| 2005 | 12 | 18% |
| 2002 | 17 | 7% |
| 2001 | 20 | 9% |
| 2000 | 18 | 6% |
| 1999 | 23 | 8% |
| 1998 | 11 | 4% |
| 1997 | 39 | 22% |
| 1996 | 9 | 16% |
| 1995 | 1 | 2% |
Other parts of the 2017 Kia Sportage
222 complaintsOther or unknown
75 complaintsElectrical system
63 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
41 complaintsBrakes
26 complaintsFuel system
24 complaintsBody and structure
24 complaintsVehicle speed control
18 complaintsExterior lighting
15 complaintsSteering
9 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
9 complaintsEngine cooling
8 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2017 Kia Sportage
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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