NHTSA : 23V149000

Campaign Details

Component: AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAIN

Defect Description

Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2021-2023 K5 vehicles. The side curtain air bags may have been installed incorrectly, causing them not to deploy properly in the event of a crash.

Consequence / Hazard

Air bags that do not deploy as intended can increase the risk of injury in a crash.

Proposed Solution

Dealers will inspect and reinstall the side curtain air bags, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 7, 2023. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC263.

🚗 Affected Vehicles3

All the models below were recalled for this exact same problem.