19 problems related to air bag have been reported for the 2010 Kia Motor Forte. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2010 Kia Motor Forte based on all problems reported for the 2010 Forte.
On August 22nd 2025 my daughter was driving this vehicle and was in a car accident and her front air bags did not deploy. Her passenger side airbags deployed with no passenger but nothing in the front and it was a front collision. Upon receipt of the paperwork from copart we learned there was an active recall from 2018 for the front airbags possibly not deploying and resulting in injury during a collision, which is what happened. Her knee and ribs were injured from hitting the steering wheel. The car was declared a total loss from insurance.
The air bag light is on, the cruise control stop working around the same time, the light came on.
Air bag light turned on June 2025. Could not be reset. Had local shop read the code. Driver's side air bag, likely clock spring. Brought it to the dealership after a month wait for appointment. It was confirmed that it was the clock spring and replaced. This is not a wear part. Research shows a very common issue with other kia and Hyundai makes and models of a similar age that were actively recalled. . Kia declined and will not reimburse due to not having a recall for my specific make, model, and year.
Airbag light will not turn off after 6 seconds. Stays on even when driving. Cruise control turns on sporadically when trying to turn off, it will not respond stays on. Car will be inspected on 10/03/2023 by earnhardt peoria kia peoria az.
The contact owns a 2010 kia Forte. The contact stated that while stopped at the traffic light, a tractor-trailer crashed into the front driver's side of the vehicle. The contact stated that no air bags deployed in his vehicle. The contact stated that he sustained back pain. No medical attention was required. The contact mentioned that the vehicle was still drivable at the scene. Prior to the crash, the dealer was contacted on several occasions to schedule an appointment for NHTSA campaign number: 18v363000 (air bags); however, the dealer would reschedule each appointment attempt. The contact stated that a police report was filed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 166,100.
The air bag is on for over 3 years and not included in the recall. This is a fearful safety issue. The serpentine belt has been replaced three times a year.
Engine and air bag.
The contact owns a 2010 kia Forte. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 18v363000 (air bags). The contact stated that the air bag warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer to be serviced under the recall. The vehicle was repaired however, the air bag light remained illuminated. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure and informed the contact that they would contact the dealer. The failure mileage was approximately 199,000.
In June 2021 my air bag light came on. Called the dealership to have them check it out. Said they would get back with me to have it checked. 2-3 days later I was driving and hit a pothole air bags deployed while driving busted windshield driver and passenger side airbags deployed. Busted windshield and broke both seatbelts cannot pull out or be safe driving it kia of amsrak.
The 2010 kia was traveling on a rural state highway with at a speed that has not been determined yet. When coming over a hill the car leaves the right side of road way, the driver over corrects spinning the car, it travels 180-200�feet backwards, leaves the road way snd side impact a tree. My 14�year old was wearing a safety device at the time she was on the right passenger side which is where the impact occurred she was found . She was pronouned at the scene . She was found still in the safety device her bottom half was somewhat in the passenger compartment under the dash and her top half still buckled in was found over into the driver seat/floorboard. It is my understanding that there was a recall concerning the seatbelts on this particular VIN number the crash is still under investigation however I've been unable to obtain any information on whether her seatbelt actually locked as it should have as I stated she was still buckled in when I found her they cut the seatbelt off of her but I think that's just a standard practice I will be receiving crash reports however those are not finished yet.
My local kia store diagnosed my car with having a broken clock spring in my drivers side front air bag and I would like a recall on it due to the fact if I was in a wreck it would kill because it would not deploy to keep me safe.
While coasting into a parking spot my car lurched forward at a high rate of speed into a retaining wall. Kia is denying any responsibility. I am currently awaiting word from my body shop as to if the car will be totaled or not. If it is fixable I am very frightened to continue driving it. I am seeing numerous complaints about this issue and nothing is being done about it.
Tl the contact owns a 2010 kia Forte. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 18v363000 (air bags); however, the parts were not available. The dealer (billion auto- kia sioux city, 3701 singing hills blvd, sioux city, IA 51106, 712-560-7599) was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
My airbag has been on for ovr a yr. Took it to a dealer to get repaired. The light was off for 4 days and cane back on and stays on. Back again. And still had to pay another diag. Fee. But they said it was fixed. Now my car sounds really loud. . . Knocking thats annoying. Everytime I start my car and drive it makes that noise. Just found out. Its an airbag module that wasnt covered in the recall. Why cldnt they find that at 1st. Smh. Very disappointed in kia. Going to a different mfg. . . Like Toyota.
The manufacturer has failed to remedy a safety recall (NHTSA recall number 18v-363 and manufacturer recall number: sc165) in a timely manner. No interim letter was sent after the safety recall was mailed on July 27, 2018. The recall is related to a defect in the airbag control unit in certain frontal crashes.
Tl the contact owns a 2010 kia Forte. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 18v363000 (air bags); however, the parts to do the recall repair were not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. Coral springs kia (located at 9330 w atlantic blvd, coral springs, FL 33071, (954) 603-7952) was contacted and confirmed that the part was not available. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. The VIN was not available.
Takata recall my car has been at the dealership for over 90 days now and they will not tell me when there is going to be a fix for my car. I call kia customer support 3 times now and they say that a member of there upper management will be calling me to discuss my options but no one ever calls I have told them l want my car replaced . Can you please get them to do there job because they are not helping me at all. Thanks officer david brown wa doc.
The contact owns a 2010 kia Forte. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 18v363000 (air bags). The vehicle was taken to kia of des moines (4475 merle hay rd, des moines, IA 50310, 515-270-0706) where it was confirmed that the parts were not available. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and was not able to confirm when the parts were to become available. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
I was sitting at a stop sign waiting to make a left hand turn when an SUV heading north made a left hand turn onto the street I was on in front of another SUV, the SUV making the left turn was broadsided by the other SUV and then thrown into the front of my car, my car was then thrown into the SUV behind me. None of the airbags in my car were deployed at the time of the accident. I injured my left shoulder, my car was considered a total loss because the front rails where not repairable and I have learned that I tore the rotator cuff in my left shoulder and require surgery to fix it. I don't understand how a hit this hard that would cause this type of damage to my vehicle would not cause the airbags to deploy.