Large Recall NHTSA · 22V031000 Reported January 25, 2022

Air bags may not deploy

Q: What is recall 22V031000?

NHTSA recall 22V031000 was issued by Kia America, Inc. on January 25, 2022. It addresses: Air bags may not deploy. The recall affects approximately 410,619 vehicles , with the defect involving the N/A component.

Q: Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls . NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

Q: How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Kia America, Inc. · N/A · 410,619 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

22V031000

Manufacturer Campaign

SC226

Manufacturer

Kia America, Inc.

Component

N/A

Vehicles Affected

410,619

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

January 25, 2022

Completion Rate

65.98

Defect Summary

Kia motors america (kia) is recalling certain 2017-2019 sedona, soul, soul ev, 2017-2018 forte, and 2017 forte koup vehicles. the air bag control unit (acu) cover may contact a memory chip on the printed circuit board and damage the electrical circuit. circuit damage may result in deactivated air bags that will not deploy in a crash.

Safety Consequence

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

Corrective Action

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 march 21, 2022. owners may contact kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. kia's number for this recall is sc226.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Kia America, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 22V031000 or campaign SC226.
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

View Official NHTSA Notice →

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FAQ: Recall 22V031000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 22V031000?

NHTSA recall 22V031000 was issued by Kia America, Inc. on January 25, 2022. It addresses: Air bags may not deploy. The recall affects approximately 410,619 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Kia America, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 22V031000 or the manufacturer campaign number SC226. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.