Three problems related to front air bag have been reported for the 1999 Kia Motor Sportage. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
While traveling 30 mph vehicle went into a skid and struck an object head-on, and neither airbag deployed.
While driving about 35 mph lost control of vehicle due to a frozen spot. Crashed vehicle into a guardrail, and neither air bag deployed. The seat belt failed.
Vehicle experienced the following problems: 1. ) dealer replaced passenger's air bag due to an electrical short; 2. ) front axle failed, causing vehicle to jerk while making a full left turn/ replaced by dealer, and 3. ) front right tire was replaced because of a bubble on tire.