Kia Sportage: Curtain

Date

Nov. 28, 2022

Filed by

Kia America, Inc.

Vehicles

Kia Sportage (2023)

Component

Air Bags › Side/Window › Curtain

Description of the defect

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

Potentially affected

76918

What can happen

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

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.

Recall 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.

Owner notification date

Dec. 28, 2022

Manufacturer campaign number

SC257

Recall type

V (vehicle)

Influenced by

OVSC

Manufacturer's component

Curtain Airbag Module · Curtain Airbag Module · 80410-DW000 (LH); Curtain Airbag Module · Curtain Airbag Module · 80420-DW000 (RH)

Recall number

22V878000

What should I do? Car recall: how to check your car and get it fixed

Source: NHTSA · Vehicle record. View the agency notice. The agency notice governs; check it and the company before acting.