# 2019 KIA FORTE — AIR BAGS
> NHTSA complaint `1866679` · 2023-01-19 · Kia America, Inc.
## Severity
- **Deaths:** 0
- **Injured:** 1
- **Fire:** No
- **Crash:** Yes
- **Police report:** Yes
- **Medical attention:** Yes
- **Vehicle towed:** Yes
## Vehicle
- **Make:** KIA
- **Model:** FORTE
- **Year:** 2019
- **Manufacturer:** Kia America, Inc.
- **Component:** AIR BAGS
## Narrative
Air bags did not deploy during car accident. I sustained severe injuries to the face. Puncture wound to jaw, forehead laceration to skull, spinal cord damage, and fractured ribs. Unknown if problem has been reproduced or confirmed by dealership.  Car was totaled not sure if it’s available for inspection. Vehicle is being investigated by insurance and police did complete a report.  Check forward avoidance assist system.
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*Source: [NHTSA ODI](https://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/downloads/) · AI Analytics · CC0 1.0*