Airbags complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2021 Kia Forte has 5 NHTSA airbags complaints and 1 airbags-related recall.
5
Complaints
1
Recalls
3
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
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AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2021 Telluride, K5, and Forte vehicles. The Occupant Classification and Detection System (OCS/ODS) unit ...
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 1, 2024 | AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS | Passenger air bag/seat belt goes off like someone is sitting in passenger seat but no one is. Have t... |
| Sep 7, 2022 | AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS | The contact owns a 2021 Kia Forte. The contact stated that while his mother was driving at 20 MPH an... |
| Aug 14, 2021 | AIR BAGS | I was in a head on accident at 45mph air bags did not deploy . was wearing my seatbelt and had a hea... |
| Apr 10, 2021 | AIR BAGS | I was struck by lightning and totaled my car. My airbags didn’t deploy. I’ve reported this to Kia. T... |
| Apr 10, 2021 | AIR BAGS | I got into an accident by being struck by lightning. I lost consciousness when I came to I was very... |