NHTSA recall campaign
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ManufacturerKia America, Inc.Reported2023-12-22Affected2,967 vehicles
What was wrong
Defect
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023 Soul and 2024 Seltos vehicles. Due to a manufacturing error, the side curtain air bags may deploy unexpectedly.
Risk
An air bag that deploys unexpectedly can increase the risk of injury or crash.
Manufacturer remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace both side curtain air bag modules as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 31, 2024. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC289.
To check whether your specific VIN is covered and to find a participating dealer, look this campaign up on NHTSA.gov →