Two problems related to air bag have been reported for the 2019 Kia Motor Sportage. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2019 Kia Motor Sportage based on all problems reported for the 2019 Sportage.
4:00 p. M. , June 28, I was driving alone on nolana Ave in mcallen, TX. & intersection of n. 10th st. Weather was sunny, hot, and dry. My car was 1st in middle lane, speed about 20 mph. I applied the brakes for a red traffic light. Instantly, the brakes locked and 3 air bags deployed -driver and passenger side + passenger side windows. The windshield was blocked but it seemed like the car swerved slowly, about 10-15 mph, to the right. My car sideswiped the chevy equinox stopped at red light in right lane. The car behind me, Toyota corolla, hit my rear end. I didn't hear or feel either of these crashes. Mcallen pd arrived and called a wrecker and ambulance for me. The airbag peeled back layers of skin on my right forearm which was bleeding profusely. Lone star ems #3348 ambulance took me to south texas health system er on ware rd. , arriving at 4:50 p. M. I didn't see the two other cars until I was on the gurney in the ambulance. Police report - wrecker and ambulance were called for driver of Toyota. The er doctor treated 3 wounds and released me. The police report does not cite defective brakes and deployed air bags as cause of wreck. Also, bert ogden kia in mission where I bought the car denied any responsibility. Manager said, "not my problem. Call kia. " I filed a complaint with kia consumer affairs defective brakes and air bags, case #15654828. Geico declared total loss & sent settlement check. Geico claim #: 0397488510101082. Geico adjuster: peter valdivia, copart mercedes, in mercedes, TX. Phone:281-939-2879.
The tire suddenly exploded and the curtain air bag on the drivers side exploded too for some reason. I have a huge black eye and a concussion.
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