NHTSA Complaint #11422194 — 2006 KIA SORENTO

AIR BAGS issue reported to NHTSA

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Crash Fire 1 Injury

Complaint Details

ODI Number 11422194
Vehicle 2006 KIA SORENTO
Component AIR BAGS
Date of Incident
Date Filed
Mileage 162,000 miles
Crash Yes
Fire Yes
Injuries 1
Deaths 0
Vehicle Towed No
State KY

Consumer Description

The contact owned a 2006 Kia Sorento. The contact stated that while driving at 15 - 20 mph, the steering wheel seized and the brakes failed when depressed which caused the vehicle to fall over a 25 ft. cliff and flip 3 times after hitting the ground. All of the air bags failed to deploy. The contact saw that there was smoke coming from under the hood and exited the vehicle. The contact was taken to the hospital by a family member and the vehicle was towed to a tow yard. No police report was filed. The dealer and manufacturer were not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 162,000.

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