# 2024 KIA SPORTAGE — AIR BAGS
> NHTSA complaint `1980729` · 2024-04-04 · Kia America, Inc.
## Severity
- **Deaths:** 0
- **Injured:** 0
- **Fire:** No
- **Crash:** Yes
- **Police report:** Yes
- **Medical attention:** No
- **Vehicle towed:** Yes
## Vehicle
- **Make:** KIA
- **Model:** SPORTAGE
- **Year:** 2024
- **Manufacturer:** Kia America, Inc.
- **Component:** AIR BAGS
- **Miles at failure:** 22,500
- **Speed:** 77 mph
## Narrative
The contact owned a 2024 Kia Sportage.  The contact stated that while driving at 77 MPH, the vehicle was involved in a front-impact crash with a large-sized deer.  The air bags did not deploy.  The contact stated that two minor children were seated in the rear seat.  The vehicle was towed to a local tow yard.  No injuries were sustained.  No medical attention was administered. A police report was filed.  The vehicle was condemned as a total loss by the insurance company.  The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and a case was filed. The failure mileage was approximately 22,500.
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