AIR BAGS
Published January 26, 2022 · Recall initiated: January 25, 2022
What's the hazard
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.
What to do
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.
Recall details
- Brand
- KIA
- Model
- FORTE
- Manufacturer
- Kia America, Inc.
- Lot
- 2017 KIA FORTE | 2019 KIA SEDONA | 2018 KIA SOUL | 2017 KIA FORTE KOUP | 2019 KIA SOUL EV | 2018 KIA SOUL EV | 2019 KIA SOUL | 2018 KIA SEDONA | 2018 KIA FORTE | 2017 KIA SOUL EV | 2017 KIA SEDONA | 2017 KIA SOUL
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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