2023 KIA Sportage: Air Bags recall
NHTSA campaign 22V878000 · 77K units potentially affected · filed Nov 28, 2022
What's wrong
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023 Sportage vehicles. The side curtain air bags may have been twisted during installation.
Why it matters
A twisted air bag can deploy improperly, increasing the risk of injury.
The fix
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.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 22V878000
- Manufacturer no.
- SC257
- Manufacturer
- KIA America, Inc.
- Component
- AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAIN
- Units affected
- 76,918
- Report received
- Nov 28, 2022
- Owner letters
- Dec 28, 2022
- Type
- Vehicle
Check whether your vehicle is included with the official NHTSA VIN lookup or your dealer. Repairs for safety recalls are free.
Vehicles covered
- KIA Sportage 2023