CarRecallWatch- Component
- AIR BAGS
- Problem
- Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Sedona, Soul, Soul EV, 2017-2018 Forte, and 2017 Forte Koup vehicles. The Air Bag Control Unit (ACU) cover may contact a memory chip on the printed circuit board and damage the electrical circuit. Circuit damage may result in deactivated air bags that will not deploy in a crash.
- Risk
- Air bags that do not deploy as intended can increase the risk of injury in a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the ACU, and either update the software or replace the unit, as necessary. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 21, 2022. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC226.
- 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.
What this recall means for you
The Air Bag Control Unit cover may touch a memory chip on the circuit board inside the unit and damage the electrical circuit. This damage can deactivate the air bags so they will not deploy in a crash.
Air bags that do not deploy as intended can increase the risk of injury in a crash. Owners should not wait to have this addressed.
An authorized dealer will inspect the Air Bag Control Unit and either update its software or replace the unit, as needed. The repair is free of charge. Owners may also call Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542 (Kia recall number SC226), and can check their VIN for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Kia Forte | 20172018 |
|---|---|
| Kia Forte Koup | 2017 |
| Kia Sedona | 201720182019 |
| Kia Soul | 201720182019 |
| Kia Soul EV | 201720182019 |