| Issue ID | 1323872 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10913926 |
| Manufacurer | Kia Motors America |
| Brand | KIA |
| Model | SPORTAGE |
| Model Year | 2015 |
| File date | 09/02/15 |
| Component | AIR BAGS |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Involved in a very low impact accident, going approximately 8-10mph if that, vehicle pulled out in front of me, pressed brake, roads icy, and slid into vehicle which pulled out in front of me. Impact caused airbag to come out and broke my hand/wrist/arm in 3 places. I sit far enough back on purpose, the air bag only stuck my arm. I don't think i was going fast enough for the airbag to deploy at all. I am permanently disfigured and have limited function of my dominant hand now. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 655 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | BUFFALO, NY |
| VIN pattern | XXXXXX |
| 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 | 8 |
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