Recall 23V149000

AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAIN

Report Date

20230307

Component

AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAIN

Affected Vehicles

3 models

Defect Description

Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2021-2023 K5 vehicles. The side curtain air bags may have been installed incorrectly, causing them not to deploy properly in the event of a crash.

Safety Consequence

Air bags that do not deploy as intended can increase the risk of injury in a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and reinstall the side curtain air bags, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 7, 2023. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC263.

Affected Vehicles

Year	Make	Model
2021	KIA	K5
2022	KIA	K5
2023	KIA	K5

Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.