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Medium RiskNHTSA
Vehicle Parts & Equipment/Airbags & Safety

Kia America, Inc.: 2023 Sportage Recalled for Improper Side Curtain Air Bag Deployment

Agency Publication Date: November 28, 2022
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Summary

Kia America, Inc. is recalling approximately 76,918 of its 2023 Sportage vehicles because the side curtain air bags may have been installed incorrectly. During the manufacturing process, these air bags may have been twisted, which can prevent them from deploying properly during a crash. Owners of these vehicles should contact a Kia dealer to have their air bags inspected and reinstalled correctly at no cost.

Risk

A twisted air bag may not inflate as intended during a collision, failing to provide the necessary protection for occupants. This improper deployment significantly increases the risk of injury during a crash.

What You Should Do

  1. Locate your vehicle's 17-character Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) to confirm if your 2023 Kia Sportage is part of this recall.
  2. Contact an authorized Kia dealer to schedule a free service appointment for an inspection of your side curtain air bags.
  3. If the dealer determines that the air bags are twisted, they will reinstall them correctly at no charge to you.
  4. If you have further questions, contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542 and reference recall number SC257.
  5. For additional information, contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or visit www.nhtsa.gov.

Your Remedy Options

🔧Free Repair

Free dealer inspection and reinstallation of side curtain air bags.

How to: Contact a Kia dealer to have the side curtain air bags inspected and, if necessary, reinstalled to ensure they are not twisted.

Affected Products

Product: 2023 Kia Sportage

Additional Information

Agency: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Recall ID: 22V878000
Status: Active
Manufacturer: Kia America, Inc.
Sold By: Authorized Kia dealers
Units Affected: 76,918 vehicles(770% estimated defective)
Park Vehicle: No
Park Outside: No
OTA Update: No
Product Type: Vehicle (V)
Recall Classification: Safety Defect
Owner Notification Date: December 28, 2022
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.
Distributed To: Nationwide
Manufacturer Recall #: SC257
Agency Last Updated: October 26, 2023

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AI-Enhanced Content: The summary, action steps, and risk assessment on this page were generated by AI from official government recall data to improve readability. This is not legal or medical advice. Always refer to the official agency sources below for authoritative information.

Sources: NHTSA Notice · Raw API Response