NHTSA recall campaign
22V878000
ManufacturerKia America, Inc.Reported2022-11-28Affected76,918 vehicles
What was wrong
Defect
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023 Sportage vehicles. The side curtain air bags may have been twisted during installation.
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.
To check whether your specific VIN is covered and to find a participating dealer, look this campaign up on NHTSA.gov →
Affected vehicles
1 entryKIA
- Sportage2023