# 2018 KIA FORTE — AIR BAGS
> NHTSA complaint `1831768` · 2022-08-08 · Kia America, Inc.
## Severity
- **Deaths:** 0
- **Injured:** 1
- **Fire:** No
- **Crash:** Yes
- **Police report:** No
- **Medical attention:** No
- **Vehicle towed:** No
## Vehicle
- **Make:** KIA
- **Model:** FORTE
- **Year:** 2018
- **Manufacturer:** Kia America, Inc.
- **Component:** AIR BAGS
- **Speed:** 50 mph
## Narrative
The contact owns a 2018 Kia Forte. The contact stated while driving at 50 MPH, the contact rear-ended the vehicle in front of her however the air bags failed to deploy. The air bag warning light was illuminated. A police report was not filed. The contact sustained injuries to her back but did not receive medical attention. A dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V031000 (Air Bags).  The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was not available.
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