KIA SPORTAGE 2023: AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAIN

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 22V878000

Make Model Year
KIA SPORTAGE 2023
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2022-12-28 2022-11-28 2022-11-29

Manufacturers Involved: Kia America, Inc.

Manufacturer Campaign Number: SC257

Component: AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAIN

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 76918

Report Initiator: OVSC OVSC Report

Summary

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

Consequence

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.

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.