Kia Motor Sportage owners have reported 2 problems related to air bag knee bolster (under the air bag category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Kia Motor Sportage based on all problems reported for the Sportage.
While backing out of garage and without prior warning air bag knee bolster went off without physical contact blwe out dash and parts of the steering column under the steering wheel. Dealer notified stated it was not under warranty and would not repair it.
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Vehicle was involved in a frontal collision in which an impact was sustained at 50 mph. Upon impact, both frontal air bags failed to deploy. Also, vehicle came equipped with knee bolsters underneath the steering column. As a result the driver sustained back injuries, and vehicle was totaled.
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| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Air Bag Not Deploy problems | |
| Air Bag problems | |
| Air Bag Light On problems | |
| Front Air Bag problems | |
| Side/window Air Bag problems | |
| Front Air Bag Sensor Control problems | |
| Warning Light On problems | |
| Air Bag On-off Switch problems | |
| Air Bag Knee Bolster problems | |
| Front Driver Side Air Bag Inflator problems |