AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION:FRONT PASSENGER
Published August 24, 2026 · Recall initiated: August 21, 2026
What's the hazard
Kia America, Inc (Kia) is recalling certain 2025-2026 EV9 vehicles. Due to improper routing, the Occupant Detection System (ODS) may not deactivate the air bag when a child or child seat is in the front passenger seat. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection.
What to do
Dealers will inspect and replace the ODS mat and bladder tube with a new one and ensure proper routing as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters will be mailed beginning October 20, 2026. Owners may contact Kia Customer Service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC379. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov on September 4, 2026.
Recall details
- Brand
- KIA
- Model
- EV9
- Manufacturer
- Kia America, Inc.
- Lot
- 2026 KIA EV9 | 2025 KIA EV9
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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