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Vehicle Parts & Equipment/Airbags & Safety

Kia America, Inc.: 2023 Soul and 2024 Seltos Recalled for Unexpected Air Bag Deployment

Agency Publication Date: December 22, 2023
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Summary

Kia America is recalling approximately 2,967 of its 2023 Soul and 2024 Seltos vehicles due to a manufacturing error that can cause safety systems to malfunction. The side curtain air bags in these specific vehicles may deploy unexpectedly without a crash occurring. Dealers will inspect the vehicle and replace both the driver and passenger side curtain air bag modules if necessary at no cost to owners.

Risk

If a side curtain air bag inflates suddenly and unexpectedly while driving, it can startle the driver or obstruct their vision, significantly increasing the risk of a crash or causing direct injury to occupants.

What You Should Do

  1. Identify if your vehicle is affected by checking if you own a 2023 Kia Soul or a 2024 Kia Seltos.
  2. Contact an authorized Kia dealership to schedule a free inspection of both your driver-side and passenger-side curtain air bag modules.
  3. If the inspection reveals a manufacturing defect, the dealer will replace the affected air bag modules free of charge.
  4. For further assistance or to check your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN), contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542 and reference recall number SC289.
  5. You may also 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

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Dealer inspection and replacement of air bag modules

How to: Bring the vehicle to an authorized Kia dealer for a free inspection and replacement of both side curtain air bag modules as necessary.

Affected Products

Product: 2023 Kia Soul
Product: 2024 Kia Seltos

Additional Information

Agency: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Recall ID: 23V830000
Status: Active
Manufacturer: Kia America, Inc.
Sold By: authorized Kia dealers
Units Affected: 2,967 vehicles(1% estimated defective)
Park Vehicle: No
Park Outside: No
OTA Update: No
Product Type: Vehicle (V)
Recall Classification: Safety Defect
Owner Notification Date: January 31, 2024
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 #: SC289
Agency Last Updated: August 29, 2025

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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 ยท Raw API Response