Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | ||||||
| EA02009 | HYUNDAI-KIA AMERICA TECHNICAL CENTER INC | 07/02/2002 | 07/02/2003 | AIR BAG NON DEPLOY | ||
| This investigation identified a total of 82 reports alleging non-deployment of the dual front air bags.of the 82 reports, only one incident, the fatal crash that was the basis for opening the investigation, has been identified as a moderate to severe crash in which the automotive restraint controller issued a command to deploy but the air bags did not deploy.a safety-related defect has not been identified at this time and further use of agency resources does not appear to be warranted.accordingly, this investigation is closed.the closing of this investigation does not constitute a finding by nhtsa that a safety-related defect does not exist.the agency will take further action if warranted by the circumstances. see attached summary report | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | |||
| 11/23/2005 | 53755 | 2 | 12/18/2004 |
| Hit deer at 55 mph airbags did not deploy and seat belt did not lock causing head to hit steering wheel and bounce back and hit seat whole front of car was tore up. *jb | |||
| 12/16/2004 | 37500 | 2 | 06/12/2003 |
| The kia rio was stopped behind a minivan when it was hit from behind by another minivan travelling approximately 30 mph before braking. the kia rio was pushed into the minivan in front. the rio was not severely damaged, however, both airbags deployed. damage was to the rear trunk lid and the front right rail was slightly . compromised. no lights were broken, nor was the bumper even cracked. both the insurance adjuster and the body shop were surprised the airbags went off based on the damage (or overall lack thereof) to the vehicle. the airbag deployment broke other pieces of and inside of the dash as well, causing over 2/3 of the cost of repair (total cost was around $7000). pictures of the damage to the vehicle are available.*ak | |||
| 05/30/2003 | 14800 | 1 | 08/01/2002 |
| The vehicle was involved in an accident while driving 50-55 mph yet the air bags did not deploy. *ak *cb *nlm | |||
| 05/08/2003 | 27000 | 1 | |
| While driving at 65/70 mph on the freeway, the vehicle was involved in an accident, the air bags failed to deploy, and the seat belts did not restrain the occupants in the vehicle. *jb | |||
| 11/09/2002 | 1 | ||
| While driving at 65 mph had an accident hitting a deer. and neither air bag deployed, nor seat belts hold the passenger in the seat. dealer and manufacturer has been notified.please provide further information:: mr | |||
| 06/10/2002 | 1 | ||
| The consumer states that the left front tire had a blow out at 70 mph. aftermarket equipment was installed at 7,000 miles, tire size 165/70r14 and the dot# unavailable. *mr the consumer states that the tires were oem switched by the dealer at 4132 miles. the first set developed large blisters on the inside tire walls. the consumer was driving on a bridge when he lost control of the vehicle, as a result the vehicle swerved to the left, hit the guardrail which caused the vehicle to ping across the highway and hit an embankment, then the vehicle rolled end over end spinning the front end then rolling down the embankment 3 and half times landing on the passenger side. the left front tire had blown and the air bags did not deploy. *scc | |||
| AIR BAGS - FRONTAL | |||
| 08/08/2008 | 100070 | 1 | |
| Going at 80km an hour in peak friday afternoon traffic on the highway i rear ended another car and my airbag did not deploy. *tr | |||
| 11/05/2007 | 114080 | 2 | 05/27/2004 |
| Our kia rio was involved in a front end collision where the air bags failed to deploy at over 40 miles an hour. it's by the grace of god we didn't find this out in a faster collision costing someone their life. *tr | |||
| 06/23/2005 | 65000 | 2 | 01/01/2003 |
| I was driving my 2002 kia rio on my lunch break going to my home. a young lady pulled out in front of me i was going around 45 when she pulled out. my car hit hers in the side neither my air bags or seat belt functioned like they should have. my air bags didn't even deploy my seat belt allowed me to go into the windshield. as my body was thrown forward the underside of the steering wheel broke my femur in 3 places. i filled a complaint against kia about the air bags and seat belt they claimed the car under rolled the other car to me the front of the car was pushed back and it was flat. kia needs to hold up their end 2 items in the car for safety failed. some people ask did you have your seat belt on the answer is yes i had 2 people show up at the wreck and saw it on me and it burned through 2 shirts i had on at the time of the wreck. *nm | |||
| 02/01/2003 | 2 | 10/01/2002 | |
| Dt:the contact's vehicle was involved in two accidents. upon impact, the airbags did not deploy. the first accident occurred on february of 2003 while traveling about 45 mph. she was wearing a seat belt during the accident. this was a frontal impact. the second accident occurred on september 19, 2005 while traveling about 50 mph. she was wearing a seat belt, but sustained injuries. *ak updated 01/19/06. | |||
| 07/19/2005 | 81000 | 2 | 09/13/2002 |
| My daughter was driving south on hwy 360 in grand prairie texas going about 50 mph and an other vehicle was crossing the lanes toward her and hit her vehicle at the front right side (passenger side). she was wearing a seat belt and so was the passenger.the seatbelt on the passenger side did not work and airbags on neither side deployed. the passenger went forward striking the front windshield suffering head and body injuries. | |||
| 10/20/2003 | 3 | ||
| While driving 10 mp and turning the vehicle stalled. vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection , and the mechanic could not duplicate the problem. the passenger front seat belt was inoperative. vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection again, and the mechanic replaced the seat belt. however, the problem recurred. then, vehicle was involved in a frontal collision and both frontal air bags failed to deploy. this information was provided by mrs. sikakoy's daughter leslie sanchez.*ak | |||
| 01/08/2004 | 1 | 07/29/2002 | |
| While driving at 15 mph and without warning consumer lost control of the vehicle, resulting in a rear enf collision. upon impact, both frontal air bags did not deploy. driver sustained injuries. *ak *mr | |||
| 12000 | 1 | ||
| Vehicle was in a head on collision at 46 mph. upon impact, passenger side air bag deployed, but driver side air bag didn't deploy. steering wheel came completely off, and the driver died as a result. *ak consumer's wife was hit head on while driving at 50 mph by a toota tacoma. the drivier of the tacoma was on drugs when crossed over into path of the rio. the driver of the rio experienced a severed brain stem, punctured lung from the steering column and a severed arm. the driver of the rio was wearing the seat belt. during the crash the rio's driver's seat broke from the mountings and the steering wheel broke off. after the crash the rio's driver was found under the instrument panel. the tacoma was bent in half and the trucks bed broke off from the frame. rio has been notifed of the crash. it was assumed the driver of the tacoma was travaling atleast 45-50 mph at the time of the crash. cw | |||
| 06/02/2003 | 8464 | 1 | |
| The vehicle was involved in a frontal collision and the air bags failed to deploy. *ak *scc *jb | |||
| 06/21/2003 | 15000 | 2 | 01/04/2003 |
| Air bags deployed without collision while driving. *jb | |||
| 12/06/2002 | 14000 | 1 | |
| Vehicle was in a head on collision with another vehicle. upon impact, front airbags did not deploy, also, motor mounts failed, resulting in dashboard pushing into driver and passenger. both driver and passenger sustained injuries. *ak | |||
| 01/06/2003 | 2 | 04/01/2002 | |
| The passenger seat belt jammed so tight that the plastic around it shattered and pieces hit the driver. after that occurred the air bags deployed resulting in an accident. the dealer is aware of the problem. *ak *nlm | |||
| 01/24/2003 | |||
| While driving at the speed of 35mph was involved in a frontal collision, neither air bag deployed. dealer and manufacturer have been notified. if you have any additional information feel free to add.*ak | |||
| 06/10/2002 | 3 | ||
| The vehicle was stationary when it was rear ended at a speed of 30-35 mph and neither air bags deployed. dealer notified. *mr the consumer stated that before the vehicle was repaired from the first collision, tne 2nd crash occured when the left tire blew out (no tire info was given). *scc | |||