The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·23V149000·Announced 2023-03-07

Kia K5 side curtain air bags may not deploy in crash

Kia is recalling 2021-2023 K5 vehicles due to potentially incorrect installation of side curtain air bags that could prevent proper deployment 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: This recall involves a structural vehicle defect affecting a critical safety component. However, the source text does not report any injuries, crashes, or illnesses. Per the severity rubric, risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported are scored as High (3).

Plain-English summary

Kia America, Inc. is recalling certain 2021, 2022, and 2023 K5 vehicles. The side curtain air bags in these vehicles may have been installed incorrectly during manufacturing.

Incorrect installation of the side curtain air bags could prevent them from deploying properly in the event of a vehicle crash. Air bags that do not deploy as intended can increase the risk of injury to vehicle occupants.

The recall affects an estimated 188,912 vehicles. Owners of affected vehicles received notification letters mailed on April 7, 2023. Kia dealers will inspect and reinstall the side curtain air bags as necessary, free of charge.

Owners with questions can contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. The recall campaign number is SC263. Additional information is available from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or www.nhtsa.gov.

The recalled product

Product
KIA K5
Brand
KIA
Manufacturer
Kia America, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Air Bags / Safety Equipment
Hazard
Affected units
188,912

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 (1)

  • K5

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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