NHTSA recall campaign
23V149000
ManufacturerKia America, Inc.Reported2023-03-07Affected188,912 vehicles
What was wrong
Defect
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.
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.
To check whether your specific VIN is covered and to find a participating dealer, look this campaign up on NHTSA.gov →