Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 22V878000

Air bags: side/window: curtain

Kia America, Inc. filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2022-11-28.

Recall campaignNHTSA 22V878000

Air bags: side/window: curtain

Component
Air bags: side/window: curtain
Manufacturer
Kia America, Inc.
Vehicles affected
76,918
Reported to NHTSA
2022-11-28
Owners notified
2022-12-28

Defect description

Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023 Sportage vehicles. The side curtain air bags may have been twisted during installation.

Safety risk

A twisted air bag can deploy improperly, increasing the risk of injury.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will inspect and reinstall the side curtain air bags as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 28, 2022. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC257.

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.nhtsa.gov.

Scope of coverage

1 model year.

ModelYears on record
Kia Sportage2023

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.