Kia Seltos, Soul: Air bags

Date

Dec. 22, 2023

Filed by

Kia America, Inc.

Vehicles

Kia Seltos (2024); Kia Soul (2023)

Component

Air Bags

Description of the 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.

Potentially affected

2967

What can happen

An air bag that deploys unexpectedly can increase the risk of injury or crash.

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.

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

Jan. 31, 2024

Manufacturer campaign number

SC289

Recall type

V (vehicle)

Influenced by

MFR

Manufacturer's component

CURTAIN AIRBAG MODULE · Curtain Airbag Module · 80410-K0000 (LH) / 80420-K0000 (RH); CURTAIN AIRBAG MODULE · Curtain Airbag Module · 80410-Q5000 (LH) / 80420-Q5000 (RH)

Recall number

23V830000

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.