Air Bag Not Deploy problems of the 2000 Kia Motor Sephia

14 problems related to air bag not deploy have been reported for the 2000 Kia Motor Sephia. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2000 Kia Motor Sephia based on all problems reported for the 2000 Sephia.

1 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 10/09/2014

Nearly fatal car accident, air bags did not deploy, the breaks did not lock up.

2 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 03/12/2011

The contact owned a 2000 kia Sephia. While driving approximately 40 mph, another vehicle crashed into the contact's vehicle causing significant damage to the front end. The air bags failed to deploy. The driver suffered injuries to the right shoulder, head, and jaw bone. The front passenger sustained injuries to the right shoulder, head, and neck injuries. The rear seat passenger suffered a neck injury. All the occupants were transported to the hospital. A police report was filed. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 86,000.

3 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 02/07/2009

My wife owns a 2000 kia Sephia,we were in a head on collision at 40mph and the airbags did not deploy. I was asked to mail pictures of this accident to kia and just received a phone call back saying the impact was too high for airbag deployment,are you kidding me,the whole frontend of the car is totaled and that's the best answer you can give me,OH yeah he said he was sorry.

4 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 10/15/2007

The contact owns a 2000 kia Sephia. While making a left turn at 20 mph, the brakes were applied and the vehicle jerked to the left. The front passenger side of the vehicle crashed into the front of another vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. The road conditions were normal. A police report was filed. The driver was wearing a seat belt and sustained bruises to her chest. The vehicle was destroyed and towed. The vehicle has not been inspected. The current and failure mileages were 40,000.

5 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 07/26/2005

2000 kia Sephia. Consumer's daughter was driving on July 26, 2005 when a deer ran in front of the vehicle, she slammed on the brakes and swerved to miss the deer. She hit the metal guard rail and a telephone pole head on. This totaled the vehicle. The airbags did not deploy. The vehicle was not inspected. A police report was issued. Consumer has a gash on right eye and her lip was swollen. She was taken by ambulance to the hospital.

6 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 06/29/2005

My husband was driving on the highway, when a deer crossed and was hit by our vehicle. The car hit the deer broadside with the front end, then the car was knocked down into the ditch and hit an embankment with the front end. Both impacts were across the whole front of the car. The airbag did not deploy with either impact. The insurance company will be totaling the vehicle due to the amont of damage to the front end of the car. This is the first time we have had a crash in this vehicle so this is the first time we have noticed this defect.

7 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 06/25/2004

While driving at 35 mph, the consumer's vehicle was involved in a front end collision. Upon impact, the air bags did not deploy.

8 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 08/30/2003

I was sitting at a traffic light with my little girl (4 yrs old) sitting in her car seat when all of a sudden we were rear ended by a guy driving an older suburban while he was talking on his cell phone! we were pushed into the Jeep cherokee in front of us. . . . It was estimated the guy in the suburban was traveling around 40 mph or a little more. . . . My car was crushed badly in the front. . . It was all pushed in. . . My air bags did not deploy. . . . Why?.

9 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 10/26/2002

Consumer states that when hit in the front center of the vehicle the air bag did not deploy causing injuries to the consumer. Dealer notified ts.

10 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 07/08/2002

Air bags did not deploy, brake failure. The consumer was in an accident due to brake failure and the air bags did not deploy. The vehicle was totaled. The a/c had to be replaced after the first use, and the gas light stayed on. (turi miller can be reach as well d-715 726 8887 or h-715 833 6309 and via email-turijo@yahoo. Com).

11 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 06/01/2001

The consumer states during three accidents, air bags did not deploy, on one occasion a consumer was injured.

12 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 01/08/2001

Vehicle was struck from rear at 50 mph, forced into a spin several times, and into a concrete frontal barrier. Upon impact, dual air bags failed to deploy. Dealer/manufacturer were not notified at this time. Please feel free to provide any further details on this matter.

13 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Consumer was involved in a collision in which air bags did not deploy, cause unknown. Also, consumer was experiencing excessive wear on the brake pads and rotors. Please give any further details.

14 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Vehicle was in a head-on crash at 45 mph, and air bags did not deploy. Also, seat belts did not lock. Kia manufacturer has been contacted.


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