# 2024 KIA SORENTO — AIR BAGS
> NHTSA complaint `2167482` · 2026-01-18 · 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:** SORENTO
- **Year:** 2024
- **Manufacturer:** Kia America, Inc.
- **Component:** AIR BAGS
- **Speed:** 15 mph
## Narrative
1. **Component or System Failure:**    - The malfunction occurred in the **automatic braking system** while the vehicle was in **snow mode**. The brakes engaged and locked the wheels, resulting in a loss of traction.    - This system is available for inspection upon request to assess the failure, where the car was towed to.  2. **Safety Risk:**    - The automatic brakes locking the wheels put the driver at risk by causing the vehicle to slide uncontrollably.     - The situation was further exacerbated by the fact that the vehicle collided with a tree, indicating a significant safety concern.   3. **Reproduction of the Problem:**    - It is unclear if the issue has been reproduced or confirmed by a dealer or independent service center, but given the nature of the malfunction, it would be advisable to have it inspected by a professional to verify the problem.  4. **Inspection by Authorities:**    -the vehicle was inspected by police and the towing coming stating the car was a total loss because of the damages  .  5. **Warnings or Symptoms:**    - There were no indications of a problem prior to the failure, such as warning lamps or messages. The incident occurred suddenly when the brakes engaged, leading to the vehicle losing traction and ultimately colliding with a tree.    - The failure of the airbags to deploy on the passenger side is also a critical point that needs further investigation.  ### Key Takeaways - The automatic braking system malfunctioned in snow mode, leading t
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