NHTSA campaign 22V878000
Kia America, Inc. recall 22V878000
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023 Sportage vehicles. The side curtain air bags may have been twisted during installation.
Reported 11/28/2022
What can happen
A twisted air bag can deploy improperly, increasing the risk of injury.
Repair
Dealers will inspect and reinstall the side curtain air bags as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 28, 2022. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC257.
Components
- Air bags: Side/window: Curtain
Affected years and models
A listed year and model does not mean every vehicle in that group is recalled. Use the VIN lookup to confirm a specific vehicle.