Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 17V784000

Air bags: side/window

Kia Motors America filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2017-12-08.

Recall campaignNHTSA 17V784000

Air bags: side/window

Component
Air bags: side/window
Manufacturer
Kia Motors America
Vehicles affected
2,014
Reported to NHTSA
2017-12-08
Owners notified
2017-12-18

Defect description

Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2018 Kia Sorento vehicles. The side curtain air bags on these vehicles have a component that may detach during deployment of the inflatable curtain air bag.

Safety risk

If the component detaches during deployment, it may enter the passenger compartment and be a projectile within the vehicle cabin, increasing the risk of injury.

Manufacturer remedy

Kia will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver and passenger side curtain air bags, free of charge. The recall began on December 18, 2017. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC159.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Scope of coverage

1 model year.

ModelYears on record
Kia Sorento2018

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.