Kia K5: Curtain

Date

March 7, 2023

Filed by

Kia America, Inc.

Vehicles

Kia K5 (2021, 2022, 2023)

Component

Air Bags › Side/Window › Curtain

Description of the 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.

Potentially affected

188912

What can happen

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

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.

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

April 7, 2023

Manufacturer campaign number

SC263

Recall type

V (vehicle)

Influenced by

MFR

Manufacturer's component

Curtain Airbag Module · Curtain Airbag Module · 80410-L3000 (LH); Curtain Airbag Module · Curtain Airbag Module · 80420-L3000 (RH)

Recall number

23V149000

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.