NHTSA recall record

Kia air bags recall — NHTSA campaign 23V830000

Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023 Soul and 2024 Seltos vehicles. Due to a manufacturing error, the side curtain air bags may deploy…

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23V830000official record ID
Dec 22, 2023report date

Recall record at a glance

Official record23V830000
CategoryVehicle Recalls
Recalling firmKia America, Inc.
ComponentAIR BAGS
Report dateDec 22, 2023
LocationUnited States

What the recall covers

Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023 Soul and 2024 Seltos vehicles. Due to a manufacturing error, the side curtain air bags may deploy unexpectedly.

Potential consequence

An air bag that deploys unexpectedly can increase the risk of injury or crash.

Remedy described by NHTSA

Dealers will inspect and replace both side curtain air bag modules as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 31, 2024. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC289.

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Additional NHTSA 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.

What to do next

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