| Issue ID | 1435303 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11057064 |
| Manufacurer | Kia Motors America |
| Brand | KIA |
| Model | FORTE |
| Model Year | 2017 |
| File date | 27/12/17 |
| Component | AIR BAGS |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | I was parking my car yesterday at 7/11 and the car accelerated on it's own and crashed into a cement pillar. The airbag did not deploy. I have seen a blog where dozens of forte owners complained about the same issue, sometimes more than once. I was injured and the car needs $9000 in repairs, also i am sure my insurance will increase. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 6150 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | LINDENHURST, NY |
| VIN pattern | 3KPFK4A7XHEXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | Y |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | Y |
| Was medical attention required? | Y |
| Was part original equipment? | |
| No. of injured persons | 1 |
| No. of fatalities | |
| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Vehicle speed | 0 |
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