NHTSA Complaint #11441468 — 2013 KIA OPTIMA

AIR BAGS issue reported to NHTSA

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Crash 1 Injury

Complaint Details

ODI Number 11441468
Vehicle 2013 KIA OPTIMA
Component AIR BAGS
Date of Incident
Date Filed
Mileage 93,000 miles
Crash Yes
Fire No
Injuries 1
Deaths 0
Vehicle Towed No
State NC

Consumer Description

The contact owned a 2013 Kia Optima. The contact stated while driving approximately 10mph when the contact was struck by another vehicle which resulted in none of the airbags deploying. The contact sustained bruise sternum, bruised heart, and neck injury and sought medical treatment. There was a police report taken and the vehicle was towed to an insurance lot where it was diagnosed as destroyed. The manufacturer was informed of failure and was awaiting a response. The failure mileage was approximately 93,000. Consumer stated air bags did not deploy and seat belt was torn.

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