NHTSA Complaint #11715696 — 2016 KIA SORENTO AIR BAGS

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11715696
Vehicle	2016 KIA SORENTO
Component	AIR BAGS
Date of Incident	February 2, 2026
Date Filed	February 4, 2026
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	Yes
Fire	No
Injuries	1
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	VA

Consumer Description

On [XXX] I was in a car accident. When it happened the airbags did not deploy and the seatbelt not locking. This resulted in me hitting my head in on the dash and chest on the steering wheel multiple times and having to go to the er to receive care and be put out of work. This is a major safety risk INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

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