Recall 22V031000: 2017–2018 Kia Forte, 2017 Kia Forte Koup, 2017–2019 Kia Sedona +2 more
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- Jan 25, 2022
- Vehicles affected
- 410,619
- Models
- 5
- Initiated by
- Manufacturer
The 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.
The risk
Air bags that do not deploy as intended can increase the risk of injury in a crash.
The fix
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.
Affected vehicles
- 2017 Kia Forte
- 2018 Kia Forte
- 2017 Kia Forte Koup
- 2017 Kia Sedona
- 2018 Kia Sedona
- 2019 Kia Sedona
- 2017 Kia Soul
- 2018 Kia Soul
- 2019 Kia Soul
- 2017 Kia Soul EV
- 2018 Kia Soul EV
- 2019 Kia Soul EV
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 22V031000
- Manufacturer campaign
- SC226
- Manufacturer
- Kia Motors America
- Owner letters
- Mar 21, 2022
- Components
- Air bags (Airbags)
Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. To see if your vehicle is included, enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov or call the manufacturer.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology