NHTSA campaign 23V149000

Kia America, Inc. recall 23V149000

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.

Reported 03/07/2023

What can happen

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

Repair

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.

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.