Air Bag Not Deploy problems of the 2005 Kia Motor Spectra

Airbag warning light is activated. Car has not sustained damage. Seat or sensor malfunction may cause airbag not to deploy in crash.

Tl- the contact owns a 2005 kia Spectra. The contact stated that the steering was difficult, while braking the brakes failed to function, had seized so there was no control over the vehicle direction which had caused the contact to crash into another vehicle damaging the front passenger side. None of the air bags deployed. The driver had not sustained any injuries nor medical treatment. The vehicle was driven back to the contacts residence and parked. The vehicle has not been inspected and diagnosed by a dealer and an independent mechanic. The insurance company was made aware of the failure. A police report was filed. The manufacturer had issued 1 steering recall for NHTSA campaign number: 05v183000 (steering), no brake recall, no air bag recall but had 1 TSB on the air bag system. The manufacturer was notified of the failure to determine if they may be able to investigate why the air bags failed to deploy. The approximate failure mileage was not available. Dyd.

Upon purchase, brand new off the lot in 2005, the seat belt light on my dashboard was always coming on and off when driving even if a person was sitting in the passenger seat or not. I never really understood exactly why or had money to have it looked at specifically for that problem. When I would take it to the mechanic, they would always say it looked normal. When I finally was able to take it to a mechanic specifically for this issue, I was informed that the airbag would not deploy due to an issue with needing a new seat. I have had my kia Spectra ex for some time now, so I had to have them salvage the seat from a salvage yard. Luckily, they were able to locate an old seat in a wrecked kia and it looks nice in my car, and this light so far has not come back on. The total cost was around $2,000 and it was sad to put out the cash because I'm a student. After searching, I noticed on other sites that I am not the only person to have experienced this issue.

Vehicle rear ended another vehicle. Airbags didn't deploy as they should have. My son received a concussion as a result (he was wearing his seatbelt). Kia has indicated that airbags would not deploy. Please help.

The contact owns a 2005 kia Spectra. The contact stated that the driver's side air bag light illuminated upon starting the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the contact was informed that the sensor within the seat failed. The contact was also informed that the air bag would not deploy in the event of a crash. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and offered no assistance. The failure mileage was 45,593.

While stopped on a small hill in traffic, I was rearended by a Ford truck who was going about 35mph. My airbags did not deploy. I was taken to the hospital for injuries to my knees and my neck. I see there are many many many complaints regarding the deployment of airbags. There definitely is a major problem and a recall should be ordered. This is a serious problem which could result in death. Also many times while driving my speedometer will go to zero while driving or jump to 100+, in addition the rpm gauge will do the same. This too is also mentioned many times clearly there is some manufacturer defect. I am the only owner of the vehicle.

I recently have been in an accident where my airbags did not deploy. And I was a little concerned that they didn't so I did some research and there has been a recall on my airbag system. I was wondering why I was not contacted about this so I could take my car in for service.

Airbags did not deploy during frontend collision! my wife's head was slammed against the side window. Hospital to be visited soon. (this was about an hour ago).

2005 kia Spectra. Consumer states airbags did not deploy during an accident the consumers daughter was driving. Also, the seat belt did not lock into place. Updated 12/08/jb the consumer stated the vehicle was totaled. Updated 07/20/10.

I own a 2005 kia Spectra and was in a car accident where the airbags did not deploy. The is significant front end damage. My passenger and I were both wearing our seatbelts and only had minor injuries but I'm very surprised that the airbags did not deploy. I was driving south and a car in the northbound left turn lane turned in front of me and I hit her. The majority of the damage is on the passenger front side> the hood crumpled, the power steering pump and radiator are cracked, there is wheel and axle damage and the engine won't start.

I was in a car accident on Jan. 25, 2007 and my front end was damaged. The car was a total loss due to the accident. The airbags never deployed. I now have a slipped disk in my neck due to the accident. Kia refused to tell me why it did not deploy.

: the contact stated while driving 50 mph, the vehicle hydroplaned and crashed into a wall four times smashing all four corners of the vehicle. All six air bags failed to deploy. There were no injuries to any occupants.

We own a kia Spectra 05 , we had trouble with the passenger air bag sensor light not going out when there was a passenger in the seat. We brought in the recall for this problem and it as "reflashed". But the problem still continued. We were in an accident in March where our car was broadsided by an SUV at the speed of at least 40 mph. My wife was stuck in the passenger seat of the car and the air bags did not deploy at all. The fire department had to extract her with the jaws of life and taken to the hospital by ambulance. The fire chief was very upset that the air bags did not deploy. We contacted kia national consumer affairs to look into why the air bags did not deploy. We sent pictures of the car and a police report. Their response was very poor. It stated that from the evidence, we were hit behind the front wheel well and in front of the door handle. ( the front of a SUV is larger than the area they claim was damaged. ) so the b pillar sensors were not activated. The garage that towed our vehicle clearly states that the b pillar was smashed. The insurance company totaled our car. Damage was in excess of $10,000. My wife's hip was dislocated and she was bruised on the entire right side of her body. Our concerns about the air bags have been denied twice by kia. They say that there is no proof that the sensor worked or did not work.

: the contact stated while driving 30 mph the contact rear ended another vehicle. The airbags did not deploy, the seat belt did not restrain the occupant. Minor injuries were sustained. The vehicle was towed to a salvage yard were it was deemed totaled. The manufacturer has been alerted.

I have advanced airbags in my car and a light "passenger airbag off " light on the dash that lets me know when the airbag is off. On numerous occassions the light has come on while driving down the highway with a passenger in the passenger seat. The light has on several occassions stayed on for up to 10 minutes. It has been doing it for several months now and I have taken the car to the dealership where I bought it several times and asked them to check it out but it still continues to do it. I'm worried that in the event of an accident that the airbags may not deploy if needed.