The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·22V031000·Announced 2022-01-25

Kia Recalls Vehicles Due to Potential Air Bag Deactivation

Kia is recalling specific 2017-2019 models because a defect may prevent air bags from deploying in a crash.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (air bags) where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the High severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Kia Motors America is recalling certain 2017-2019 Sedona, Soul, Soul EV, 2017-2018 Forte, and 2017 Forte Koup vehicles. The recall addresses a defect in the Air Bag Control Unit (ACU) where the cover may contact a memory chip on the printed circuit board. This contact can damage the electrical circuit, resulting in deactivated air bags that will not deploy in a crash.

Air bags that do not deploy as intended can increase the risk of injury in a crash. The affected vehicles include the 2017-2019 Kia Sedona, 2017-2019 Kia Soul, 2017-2019 Kia Soul EV, 2017-2018 Kia Forte, and 2017 Kia Forte Koup.

Dealers will inspect the ACU and either update the software or replace the unit as necessary. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on March 21, 2022. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
KIA FORTE KOUP, SOUL EV, SEDONA, SOUL
Brand
KIA
Manufacturer
Kia Motors America
Category
Vehicle — Air Bags
Hazard
Affected units
410,619

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (5)

  • FORTE KOUP
  • SOUL EV
  • SEDONA
  • SOUL
  • FORTE

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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