# 2017 KIA FORTE — AIR BAGS
> NHTSA complaint `1971739` · 2024-03-01 · 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:** 2017
- **Manufacturer:** Kia America, Inc.
- **Component:** AIR BAGS
- **Speed:** 40 mph
## Narrative
Hello, my name is [XXX] , i just had a 2017 kia forte  car accident on [XXX]. I was hit by the driver's side in my door and in the door behind me. the airbag are supposed to be released upon impact. The would have to open  because i was going over 25 miles per hour the airbags  supposedly release when you go over 25 miles this caused me to break my wrist of my left hand I hit my knees and hurt my face  this caused my  injuries the malfunction of the airbags conclusion  that the car  was a total  loss i need you to answer for my damages to me because as a consumer i have  the right to complain I am waiting for a formal response thank you very much INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
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