CarRecallWatch- Component
- AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAIN
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- Air bags that do not deploy as intended can increase the risk of injury in a crash.
- Remedy
- 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.
- 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
Some Kia K5 vehicles from model years 2021 through 2023 may have had their side curtain airbags installed incorrectly. If this happens, the airbags may not deploy as intended during a crash.
Airbags that do not deploy properly can increase the risk of injury to occupants in a crash. Owners of affected vehicles should take this recall seriously and have the issue checked.
The repair is free. Authorized Kia dealers will inspect the side curtain airbags and reinstall them if necessary, at no cost to you. Owner notification letters were mailed April 7, 2023, and you can contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542 with questions. You can also check your VIN for any open recalls on your vehicle.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Kia K5 | 202120222023 |
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