Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 23V149000

Air bags: side/window: curtain

Kia America, Inc. filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2023-03-07.

Recall campaignNHTSA 23V149000

Air bags: side/window: curtain

Component
Air bags: side/window: curtain
Manufacturer
Kia America, Inc.
Vehicles affected
188,912
Reported to NHTSA
2023-03-07
Owners notified
2023-04-07

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.

Safety risk

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

Manufacturer remedy

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.

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

3 model years across 1 models.

ModelYears on record
Kia K52023 2022 2021

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.