NHTSA Campaign 22V878000

AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAIN

Issued by Kia America, Inc. · Reported Nov 28, 2022 · 76,918 vehicles affected

What's wrong

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.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
KIA SPORTAGE 2023 76,918

Source: NHTSA Campaign 22V878000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.