Side/window Air Bag problems of the 2007 Kia Motor Spectra

Backing out of a parking spot at apartment complex and passenger side air bag went off and shattered the front windshield.

Started car driver side air illuminated and stayed an still on and doesn't go off. And back driver side seat belt is lock and wont come out so no one can ride on that side of car because seat belt does not work.

I hit water on the highway causing my car to leave the road. I slid into several trees and completely caved in the driver side door and back fender. Not one air bag deployed at time of impact or after (it has front and side air bags). Luckily I was strapped in with the seat belt and held on for dear life to the steering wheel. Or I would have possibly gotten thrown through the front or side widows. I suffered a torn bicep tendon, whip lash, back pain and trauma to my legs. I will never trust buying a kia again.

My daughter was critically injured in a rollover accident with my 2007 kia Spectra. I purchased this vehicle because of the "safety" ratings and felt she would be well protected in an accident. This vehicle was equipped with side curtain airbags as well as dash airbags. None of the airbags deployed in this accident. In reading the information packet that came with the vehicle I understand the front airbags are not designed to deploy in a rollover, however I believe the side airbags should have according to the information provided. Others I have spoken with (mechanics,attorneys etc) agree. This vehicle was 8 months old and had only 8000 miles on it. It was a "total loss":.

The contact rented a 2007 kia Spectra. The contact stated that the front and rear passenger side air bags deployed without warning when the key was placed in the ignition. The driver suffered hearing loss in the left ear, whiplash in the neck, and a cut on the arm. The rear passenger was a nine year old child who suffered head injuries. The VIN, engine size, number of cylinders, and purchase date were unavailable. The current and failure mileages were 29,000.