Five problems related to front air bag have been reported for the 2002 Kia Motor Sportage. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2002 Kia Motor Sportage based on all problems reported for the 2002 Sportage.
Upon impact air bags deployed with such force that the under frame of the dashboard detached from the body of the vehicle. When this occurred, it broke an occupant's ankle and foot. Dealer indicated it was not his problem, and urged consumer to call the manufacturer.
Consumer's vehicle was involved in a frontal collision while traveling approximately 65mph, and neither front driver's/ passenger's or "knee" air bags deployed.
While traveling about 55mph on the highway. Without prior warning a deer ran in front of the vehicle. The consumer hit the deer. The dual airbags didn't deploy please provide additional information. Ts.
While driving the vehicle at 30 mph, consumer has an frontal accident and the air bags didn't deploy. Dealer has been notified. Please provide further information. Mr.
Consumer was traveling about 15mph and coming off the off ramp on the highway, another vehicle was coming towards the consumer and collided with consumer's vehicle. Upon impact, airbags did not go off. Dealership was aware of problem. One person was injured in the accident.