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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 18V363000

2010 Kia Forte | 2011 Kia Sedona | 2011 Kia Optima | 2011 Kia Forte | 2012 Kia Forte | 2012 Kia Sedona | 2012 Kia Optima | 2013 Kia Forte | 2013 Kia Optima | 2011 Kia Optima Hybrid | 2012 Kia Optima Hybrid | 2012 Kia Forte Koup | 2013 Kia Forte Koup | 2010 Kia Forte Koup | 2011 Kia Forte Koup — Air bags: air bag/restraint control module

Published June 5, 2018 · Recall initiated: June 1, 2018

Summary

NHTSA records recall 18V363000, published June 5, 2018 and initiated June 1, 2018. Recalling firm: Kia America, Inc.; 2010 Kia Forte | 2011 Kia Sedona | 2011 Kia Optima | 2011 Kia Forte | 2012 Kia Forte | 2012 Kia Sedona | 2012 Kia Optima | 2013 Kia Forte | 2013 Kia Optima | 2011 Kia Optima Hybrid | 2012 Kia Optima Hybrid | 2012 Kia Forte Koup | 2013 Kia Forte Koup | 2010 Kia Forte Koup | 2011 Kia Forte Koup — Air bags: air bag/restraint control module.

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What's the hazard

Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2010-2013 Kia Forte, Forte Koup, 2011-2013 Kia Optima and 2011-2012 Kia Optima Hybrid and Sedona vehicles. In the event of a crash, the air bag control unit (ACU) may short circuit, preventing the frontal air bags and seat belt pretensioners from deploying.

What to do

Kia will notify owners. For model year 2011 Sedona vehicles, Kia will instruct dealers to verify the ACU part number and, if necessary, install an extension wire harness kit between the ACU Connector and the Vehicle Harness Connector. For all other affected vehicles, Kia will instruct dealers to install the extension wire harness kit. The recall began September 28, 2018. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC165.

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Recall details

Brand
KIA
Model
FORTE
Manufacturer
Kia America, Inc.
Lot
2010 KIA FORTE | 2011 KIA SEDONA | 2011 KIA OPTIMA | 2011 KIA FORTE | 2012 KIA FORTE | 2012 KIA SEDONA | 2012 KIA OPTIMA | 2013 KIA FORTE | 2013 KIA OPTIMA | 2011 KIA OPTIMA HYBRID | 2012 KIA OPTIMA HYBRID | 2012 KIA FORTE KOUP | 2013 KIA FORTE KOUP | 2010 KIA FORTE KOUP | 2011 KIA FORTE KOUP
Risk classification
V
Country
US

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Questions about this recall

Was 2010 Kia Forte | 2011 Kia Sedona | 2011 Kia Optima | 2011 Kia Forte | 2012 Kia Forte | 2012 Kia Sedona | 2012 Kia Optima | 2013 Kia Forte | 2013 Kia Optima | 2011 Kia Optima Hybrid | 2012 Kia Optima Hybrid | 2012 Kia Forte Koup | 2013 Kia Forte Koup | 2010 Kia Forte Koup | 2011 Kia Forte Koup — Air bags: air bag/restraint control module recalled?

Yes. NHTSA published recall 18V363000 on June 5, 2018. Reported hazard: Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2010-2013 Kia Forte, Forte Koup, 2011-2013 Kia Optima and 2011-2012 Kia Optima Hybrid and Sedona vehicles. In the event of a crash, the air bag control unit (ACU) may short circuit, preventing the frontal air bags and seat belt pretensioners from deploying.

What should I do if I have this product?

Kia will notify owners. For model year 2011 Sedona vehicles, Kia will instruct dealers to verify the ACU part number and, if necessary, install an extension wire harness kit between the ACU Connector and the Vehicle Harness Connector. For all other affected vehicles, Kia will instruct dealers to install the extension wire harness kit. The recall began September 28, 2018. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC165.

How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?

Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: KIA. Model: FORTE.

View official NHTSA notice(opens on nhtsa.gov)