How many airbag complaints does the 2017 Kia Sportage have?

NHTSA lists 16 airbag complaints for the 2017 Kia Sportage, which is 4% of the 399 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for the 2017 Kia Sportage airbags?

No. NHTSA data shows no related recalls listed for this airbag complaint category on the 2017 Sportage.

Did the airbag issue cause crashes or injuries?

Yes. Of the 16 airbag complaints, NHTSA data shows 6 involved crashes and 7 involved injuries.

At what mileage do airbag problems typically appear?

NHTSA complaint data shows a median mileage at failure of 48,499.5 miles for the 2017 Sportage airbag complaints.

How does the 2017 Sportage compare to other years for airbag complaints?

The 2017 model year has 16 airbag complaints, the highest count among Sportage model years in this data, compared to smaller counts like 1 for 2018 and 3 for 2019 and 2020.

2017 Kia Sportage Airbags Problems

NHTSA lists 16 airbag complaints for the 2017 Kia Sportage, 4% of all complaints filed for that model year, tied to 6 crashes and 7 injuries. There is no related recall for this issue in NHTSA data. Median mileage at failure was 48,499.5.

Airbags complaints: 16; 4% of 399
Crashes reported: 6
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 7
Median mileage: 48,500 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical airbag symptoms owners report

Owners report airbags failing to deploy during moderate-to-severe frontal or side-impact crashes, including collisions with another vehicle, a deer, or cable barriers at highway speed.
Several drivers describe the airbag warning light turning on and staying illuminated with no accident, often traced by a dealer to a faulty airbag control module or passenger airbag sensor.
Some owners report the dash panel near the passenger-side airbag cracking on its own during normal driving, without any collision.
In at least one case a passenger airbag was flagged as malfunctioning while the vehicle was still low mileage and out of warranty, with a dealer quoting replacement.
Some owners describe airbags not deploying even after rear-end or side-impact crashes at moderate speeds, resulting in injuries such as concussions and neck or back injuries.

When 2017 Kia Sportage airbag complaints were filed

First complaint Jul 9, 2018, latest Jul 8, 2026.

16 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jul 2018 to Jul 2026; peak Jul 2018 (2).

Airbags recalls for the 2017 Kia Sportage

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Airbags complaints by Sportage model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

200512 (18%)
200638 (34%)
200713 (17%)
20085 (5%)
200916 (20%)
20104 (20%)
20114 (2%)
20124 (1%)
20134 (1%)
20143 (2%)
20155 (3%)
20165 (4%)
201716 (4%)
20181 (1%)
20193 (4%)
20203 (2%)
20211 (2%)
20222 (4%)
202311 (6%)
20244 (6%)
20251 (2%)

Frequently asked questions

How many airbag complaints does the 2017 Kia Sportage have?: NHTSA lists 16 airbag complaints for the 2017 Kia Sportage, which is 4% of the 399 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2017 Kia Sportage airbags?: No. NHTSA data shows no related recalls listed for this airbag complaint category on the 2017 Sportage.
Did the airbag issue cause crashes or injuries?: Yes. Of the 16 airbag complaints, NHTSA data shows 6 involved crashes and 7 involved injuries.
At what mileage do airbag problems typically appear?: NHTSA complaint data shows a median mileage at failure of 48,499.5 miles for the 2017 Sportage airbag complaints.
How does the 2017 Sportage compare to other years for airbag complaints?: The 2017 model year has 16 airbag complaints, the highest count among Sportage model years in this data, compared to smaller counts like 1 for 2018 and 3 for 2019 and 2020.