1997 Kia Sephia air bags problems
Owners reported air bags problems in 32 complaints for the 1997 Kia Sephia, 9% of the complaints on file.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 32 9% of this year's complaints
- Crashes and fires
- 19 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 22 and 2
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
What the data shows
These complaints mention 19 crashes, 22 injuries, 2 deaths.
What owners wrote
My doughter rear ended another vehicle at 40-45 MPH. The dual airbags did not deploy and the seat belts did not lock up, allowing the driver's and a passengers head to hit the windshield. Driver and one passenger sustained a concussion, face lacerations, head neck and back injuries. The driver also received a hand and pelvic injury. The 2nd passenger sustained neck back and leg injuries. The damage to the front was so bad it pushed the dash back. The vehicle was totaled!
The dashboard on this year vehicle starts to curl and is heading towards the passenger side airbag which may pop and cause injuries or fatalities. The dashboard also breaks the plastic vents which then does not distribute the air on the defroster properly which then could also cause fatalities or injuries.
Other problems reported for the 1997 Kia Sephia
- Brakes 91 complaints
- Engine 46 complaints
- Electrical system 34 complaints
- Body & structure 23 complaints
- Transmission 22 complaints
- Seat belts 21 complaints
- Wipers, windshield & visibility 16 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 15 complaints