Seven problems related to air bag not deploy have been reported for the 2000 Kia Motor Sportage. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2000 Kia Motor Sportage based on all problems reported for the 2000 Sportage.
: the contact stated while driving 70 mph, the vehicle was involved in a crash. Several vehicle's made emergency stops in front of the contact. The contact applied the brakes but the vehicle would not stop. As a result the contact's vehicle slammed into the rear of the vehicle's. The air bags did not deploy. All four occupants of the vehicle were wearing seat belts. The contact and the front passenger received injuries to the neck and back. The police and insurance company were present at the scene of the accident and provided written reports. The insurance company deemed the vehicle totaled. There was also additional property damage to the other vehicle's involved. Updated 5/2/2006 -.
While driving 15mph was broadsided by another vehicle and airbags did not deploy. Dealer contacted.
While driving at 30 mph there was a need for an emergency stop and vehicle began sliding when brakes were applied, striking another vehicle in rear. Upon impact, air bags failed to deploy. Dealer has not been contacted.
Vehicle was involved in a frontal collision at 25mph. Upon impact, airbags did not deploy, resulting in minor injuries. Manufacturer notified.
A taxi cab crossed a double yellow line on a 2 way road and hit consumer's vehicle head on, and all three airbags did not deploy.
While driving 25-30 mph a collision occurred. Upon impact, air bags did not deploy. Consumer sustained injuries.
Consumer hit another vehicle in the rear end causing extensive damage to the front end frame and fire wall area, both of the air bags failed to deploy, no injuries indicated on the report.