Kia America, Inc. | 2017-2019 sedona, soul, soul ev, 2017-2018 forte, and 2017 forte koup vehicles | NHTSA Recall #22V031000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 22V031000 by Kia America, Inc.. Affecting 2017-2019 sedona, soul, soul ev, 2017-2018 forte, and 2017 forte koup vehicles Includes 410,619 affected units, Air Bags May Not Deploy, component: AIR BAGS, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

2017-2019 sedona, soul, soul ev, 2017-2018 forte, and 2017 forte koup vehicles

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.

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.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 22V031000
Manufacturer: Kia America, Inc.
Report Received Date: 2022-01-25T00:00:00
Subject: Air bags may not deploy
Component: Air Bags
Potentially Affected Units: 410,619

Details

MFR Campaign Number: SC226
Recall Type: Vehicle
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.
Consequence Summary: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 62.6

Metadata

SID: row-ci8i_j8p7-5up9
NHTSA ID: 22V031000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1741512641
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Updated At: 1741512641
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