The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·23V579000·Announced 2023-08-15

2023 Kia Sorento Recalled for Detachable Air Bag Warning Labels

Kia is recalling certain 2023 Sorento vehicles. Air bag warning labels on sun visors may detach, preventing occupants from being warned about air bag deployment risks 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: No injuries have been reported. However, the failure of critical air bag warning labels creates a significant risk to occupant safety during crashes, warranting a High severity rating.

Plain-English summary

Kia America, Inc. is recalling certain 2023 Kia Sorento vehicles. The driver and front passenger sun visors have air bag warning labels that may detach from their mounting.

The detachment of these warning labels violates Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 208, which governs Occupant Crash Protection. A missing or detached warning label will not alert occupants about the risks of air bag deployment.

When an air bag is deployed during a crash, occupants may be unaware of the air bag hazards, increasing the risk of injury. This recall affects approximately 50,517 vehicles, and owner notification letters were mailed on October 10, 2023.

Owners should contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542 or visit www.nhtsa.gov for more information. Kia dealers will inspect and replace the affected sun visors as needed, at no charge.

The recalled product

Product
KIA SORENTO
Brand
KIA
Manufacturer
Kia America, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Safety Labels
Hazard
Affected units
50,517

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)

  • SORENTO

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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