Air Bag Not Deploy problems of the 1999 Kia Motor Sephia

22 problems related to air bag not deploy have been reported for the 1999 Kia Motor Sephia. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 05/20/2007

Fax on behalf of, re an accident with his 1999 kia Sephia the airbags failed to deploy and the back brakes did not function correctly since the purchase of the vehicle.

2 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 03/04/2006

: the contact stated while driving the vehicle 45mph another vehicle rear ended the contact's vehicle. This resulted in a collision, the air bags did not deploy. Also the driver's seat fell backward during the collision. Injuries were sustained; the vehicle was able to be driven home. The vehicle has not been inspected. The manufacturer has not been contacted , no repairs made.

3 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 12/14/2004

I had a collision and air bags did not deploy. I hit full on the front end at about 45 mph. The frame was bent. There was damage to the engine.

4 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 07/14/2004

While driving 65 mph consumer was involved in a frontal collision. Upon impact, both frontal air bags failed to deploy. This caused driver to sustain minor injuries, and was transported to a hospital by ambulance. The vehicle was towed to the dealer for inspection.

5 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 07/22/2001

Car flipped over four times air bag did not deploy, safety belt saved my daughter's life.

6 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 03/30/2001

Consumer's vehicle hit another vehicle with front left side, airbags did not deploy. Damage to vehicle unknown at this time.

7 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 03/15/2001

Vehicle was involved in a 30 mph frontal collision in which driver's and passenger's air bags did not deploy, cause unknown.

8 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 02/28/2001

Consumer was driving at approximately 30 mph ,rearened another vehicle ,dual airbags did not deploy, causing injuries. Cause unknown.

9 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 02/28/2001

Vehicle was caught in a chain reaction and rear-ended another vehicle, the driver and passenger air bags did not deploy, passenger in the vehicle sustained injuries.

10 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 11/27/2000

Consumer was involved in a 30 mph frontal collision in which driver's air bag did not deploy, 9 people were injured in accident.

11 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 08/26/2000

The airbag did not deploy, the front seat broke, the rear wheel broke off causing the accident. The trunk ended up in the back seat.

12 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 08/15/2000

Airbags failed to deploy even though the listed auto struck seven other vehickle's, rolled and landed on it's side. The auto was totalled and the driver was hopitalized. A copy of the accident report can be provided upon request.

13 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 07/29/2000

Brakes went out after being applied. Was traveling 30mph & was trying to stop. Brake pedal went to the floor. Rearended another vehicle in front. Upon umpact, air bags failed to deploy. Vehicle was towed home.

14 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 07/05/2000

While driving on the beltway consumer attempted to stop vehicle on heavy traffic but the brakes failed to stop. The consumer pressed on the pedal and the pedal hit the floor without stopping. The consumer served to the side to slow the vehicle down and coast. The consumer had the brakes already replaced at 9,000. Also, brake failure caused consumer into an automobile accident. Airbags did not deploy at the time of the accident. Per dealer, manufacturer is aware of brake problem.

15 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 01/04/2000

While driving down a highway consumer tried to slowdown and brakes did not work ,and steering wheel locked up. Had to hit a guardrail to stop, airbags didnt deploy.

16 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 07/26/1999

Vehicle experienced a rear ended collision, but the airbag did not deploy.

17 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 01/13/1999

Daughter had a rear end collision, and air bags did not deploy. Only one injury was sustained.

18 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 01/13/1999

Consumer's daughter had a collision in which she rear ended another automobile, and air bags did not deploy. One injury.

19 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

While drivng at approx 35 mph ,hit a utility pole ,dual airbags did not deploy which could cause injuries. No warning of defect.

20 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Consumer was involved in a collision in which the vehicle was hit from the rear and side, and driver's/passenger's air bags did not deploy. Cause unknown. Please give any further details.

21 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Consumer stated while traveling 45 mph, the vehicle hydroplaned and the vehicle crashed into a telephone pole head on. Upon impact, the air bags did not deploy.

22 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Consumer was involved in a 30 mph frontal collision in which driver's and passenger's air bags did not deploy, cause unknown. Please give any further details.


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