NHTSA Complaint #11440991 — 2015 KIA FORTE AIR BAGS

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11440991
Vehicle	2015 KIA FORTE
Component	AIR BAGS
Date of Incident	November 17, 2021
Date Filed	November 19, 2021
Mileage	180,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	1
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	GA

Consumer Description

The contact owns a 2015 Kia Forte. The contact stated that after accelerating from a red light the driver-side airbag suddenly deployed. Upon inspection, it was discovered that the passenger side tire had also flattened. During the incident, the driver sustained an injured right arm. The contact indicated that no collision or frontend damage had occurred to cause the failure. The cause of the failure was not determined. The manufacturer and local dealer were not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 180,000.

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