# 2010 KIA SOUL — AIR BAGS
> NHTSA complaint `947826` · 2012-11-03 · Kia America, Inc.
## Severity
- **Deaths:** 0
- **Injured:** 1
- **Fire:** No
- **Crash:** Yes
- **Police report:** No
- **Medical attention:** No
- **Vehicle towed:** No
## Vehicle
- **Make:** KIA
- **Model:** SOUL
- **Year:** 2010
- **Manufacturer:** Kia America, Inc.
- **Component:** AIR BAGS
- **Miles at failure:** 66,230
- **Speed:** 45 mph
## Narrative
IN THE MIDST OF RUSH HOUR TRAFFIC, I HAD TO SUDDENLY STOP.  I APPARENTLY DID NOT STOP QUICK ENOUGH AND REAR ENDED THE CAR IN FRONT OF ME.  THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY.  MY LEFT ARM TOOK PART OF THE SHOCK.  I WAS TRAVELING ABOUT 40 - 45 MPH.  THE FRONT END OF MY CAR COLLAPSED, TO A POINT THAT THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR WOULD NOT FREELY OPEN. AT LEAST TWO OF THE AIRBAG SENSORS SHOULD HAVE BEEN AFFECTED.  I HAVE PICTURES.  *TR
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