Air Bags May Not Deploy
Recall Information
| Manufacturer | Kia America, Inc. |
|---|---|
| NHTSA ID | 22V031000 |
| Report Received Date | 1/25/2022 |
| Component | N/A |
| Vehicles Affected | 410,619 |
| Completion Rate | 65.98% |
| Recall Category | Vehicle |
| Software Recall | Yes |
| OTA Update | No |
Description
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.
Issue
Air bags that do not deploy as intended can increase the risk of injury in a crash.
Consequence Summary
Air bags that do not deploy as intended can increase the risk of injury in a crash.
Corrective Action
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.
