NHTSA Complaint #11693253 — 2021 KIA SELTOS

AIR BAGS issue reported to NHTSA

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Crash 2 Injuries

Complaint Details

ODI Number 11693253
Vehicle 2021 KIA SELTOS
Component AIR BAGS
Date of Incident
Date Filed
Mileage N/A miles
Crash Yes
Fire No
Injuries 2
Deaths 0
Vehicle Towed No
State SC

Consumer Description

I was traveling at approximately 50mph straight through an intersection. The opposing car made a left turn directly in front of me and I T-boned the other vehicle (gray Kia Optima). There was sufficient front end damage that my car was totaled. The airbags on my vehicle failed to deploy.

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