NHTSA Complaint #11713406 — 2021 KIA FORTE AIR BAGS

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11713406
Vehicle	2021 KIA FORTE
Component	AIR BAGS
Date of Incident	May 13, 2023
Date Filed	January 26, 2026
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	Yes
Fire	No
Injuries	1
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	CA

Consumer Description

On May 13, 2023, I was involved in a severe frontal collision on the passenger side while driving my 2021 Kia Forte. The impact caused significant damage, and my insurance company declared the vehicle a total loss. Despite the severity of the crash, none of the airbags deployed. I experienced body pain for several days following the accident. Given the nature of the collision and the damage sustained, the airbags should have deployed to protect the occupants. This raises serious concerns about the reliability of the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS).

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