NHTSA Complaint #11539186 — 2018 KIA SOUL

AIR BAGS issue reported to NHTSA

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Crash 1 Injury

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11539186
Vehicle	2018 KIA SOUL
Component	AIR BAGS
Date of Incident	August 9, 2023
Date Filed	August 17, 2023
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	Yes
Fire	No
Injuries	1
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	KY

Consumer Description

I was involved in a high speed car accident last week where the impact made me hit my head on the steering wheel. My air bags never deployed even though the other driver was going at least 70mph. My vehicle is a total loss.

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