KIA K5 2023: AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAIN
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 23V149000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| KIA | K5 | 2023 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2023-04-07 | 2023-03-07 | 2023-03-08 |
Manufacturers Involved: Kia America, Inc.
Manufacturer Campaign Number: SC263
Component: AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAIN
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 188912
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
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.
Air bags that do not deploy as intended can increase the risk of injury in a crash.
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.
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.
