NHTSA Complaint #11521590 — 2020 KIA SPORTAGE

AIR BAGS issue reported to NHTSA

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Crash 1 Injury

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11521590
Vehicle	2020 KIA SPORTAGE
Component	AIR BAGS
Date of Incident	February 7, 2023
Date Filed	May 11, 2023
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	Yes
Fire	No
Injuries	1
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	OR

Consumer Description

A vehicle failed to the right of way to me and resulted in a front end collision. Upon collision the airbags deployed and immediately began smoking. I thought my car was about to catch fire and smelt as if was going to. The airbags heat alone resulted in the entire arm of my jacket to completely melt and I now have a permanent scar on my left wrist from where I was burned.

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