# 2007 KIA SPORTAGE — AIR BAGS
> NHTSA complaint `698237` · 2008-12-01 · Kia America, Inc.
## Severity
- **Deaths:** 0
- **Injured:** 1
- **Fire:** No
- **Crash:** Yes
- **Police report:** Yes
- **Medical attention:** No
- **Vehicle towed:** No
## Vehicle
- **Make:** KIA
- **Model:** SPORTAGE
- **Year:** 2007
- **Manufacturer:** Kia America, Inc.
- **Component:** AIR BAGS
- **Miles at failure:** 20,400
- **Speed:** 45 mph
## Narrative
2007 KIA SPORTAGE HYDROPLANED, SKIDDED OFF THE ROAD AND FLIPPED 2-3 TIMES, LANDING ON ITS WHEELS.  THE CAR WAS DAMAGED ON ALL SIDES, FRONT AND REAR.  THE CAR IS EQUIPPED WITH 8 AIR BAGS AND NOT ONE DEPLOYED.  THE DRIVER DOOR OPENED AND WAS MANGLED DURING THE OCCURRENCE.  THIS IS A SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE WITH THIS VEHICLE.  *TR
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