Airbags complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2010 Kia Forte has 42 NHTSA airbags complaints and 1 airbags-related recall.
42
Complaints
1
Recalls
12
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 10, 2026
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AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2010-2013 Kia Forte, Forte Koup, 2011-2013 Kia Optima and 2011-2012 Kia Optima Hybrid and Sedona vehicle...
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 22, 2025 | AIR BAGS | On August 22nd 2025 my daughter was driving this vehicle and was in a car accident and her front air... |
| Jun 15, 2025 | AIR BAGS,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | the air bag light is on, the cruise control stop working around the same time, the light came on. |
| Jun 11, 2025 | AIR BAGS | Air bag light turned on June 2025. Could not be reset. Had local shop read the code. Driver's side a... |
| Sep 24, 2023 | AIR BAGS,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | Airbag light will not turn off after 6 seconds. Stays on even when driving. Cruise control turns on ... |
| Jan 8, 2023 | AIR BAGS | The contact owns a 2010 Kia Forte. The contact stated that while stopped at the traffic light, a tra... |
| Nov 17, 2022 | AIR BAGS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | The air bag is on for over 3 years and not included in the recall. This is a fearful safety issue. ... |
| Nov 17, 2021 | AIR BAGS,ENGINE,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | Engine and air bag |
| Jun 24, 2021 | AIR BAGS | In June 2021 my air bag light came on. Called the dealership to have them check it out. Said they wo... |
| Dec 24, 2020 | AIR BAGS,SEATS,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | THE 2010 KIA WAS TRAVELING ON A RURAL STATE HIGHWAY WITH AT A SPEED THAT HAS NOT BEEN DETERMINED YET... |
| Oct 22, 2020 | AIR BAGS | MY 2010 KIA FORTE HAS 62,751 MILES ON IT AND THE AIR BAG LIGHT REMAINS ON CONSTANTLY WHEN I AM DRIVI... |
| Feb 1, 2020 | AIR BAGS | THE AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT HAS COME ON; THEREFORE, IT HAS ME CONCERNED IF I WAS INVOLVED IN A COLLISIO... |
| Oct 26, 2019 | AIR BAGS | MY LOCAL KIA STORE DIAGNOSED MY CAR WITH HAVING A BROKEN CLOCK SPRING IN MY DRIVERS SIDE FRONT AIR B... |
| Sep 23, 2019 | AIR BAGS | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 KIA FORTE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMIN... |
| Jun 16, 2019 | AIR BAGS | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 KIA FORTE. WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE AIR BAG WARNING INDICA... |
| Jan 7, 2019 | AIR BAGS | I RECENTLY TOOK MY CAR TO HAVE THE MOST RECENT RECALL WITH THE AIR BAG FIXED. AFTER THE REPAIR OCCU... |
| Nov 14, 2018 | AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS,STRUCTURE,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | WHILE COASTING INTO A PARKING SPOT MY CAR LURCHED FORWARD AT A HIGH RATE OF SPEED INTO A RETAINING W... |
| Oct 25, 2018 | AIR BAGS | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 KIA FORTE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 1... |
| Sep 5, 2018 | AIR BAGS | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 KIA FORTE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH, THE DRIVER CRASHED INTO A... |
| Aug 20, 2018 | AIR BAGS,ENGINE | MY AIRBAG HAS BEEN ON FOR OVR A YR. TOOK IT TO A DEALER TO GET REPAIRED. THE LIGHT WAS OFF FOR 4 DAY... |
| Aug 2, 2018 | AIR BAGS | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 KIA FORTE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR REMAINE... |