KIA SPORTAGE 2023: AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAIN
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
Kia America, Inc. "Kia" is recalling certain 2023 Sportage vehicles. The side curtain air bags may have been twisted during installation.
A twisted air bag can deploy improperly, increasing the risk of injury.
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.
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.