Safety Recall NHTSA · 23V830000 Reported December 22, 2023

Side curtain air bags may deploy unexpectedly

Q: What is recall 23V830000?

NHTSA recall 23V830000 was issued by Kia America, Inc. on December 22, 2023. It addresses: Side curtain air bags may deploy unexpectedly. The recall affects approximately 2,967 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 · 2,967 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

23V830000

Manufacturer Campaign

SC289

Manufacturer

Kia America, Inc.

Component

N/A

Vehicles Affected

2,967

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

December 22, 2023

Completion Rate

78.22

Defect Summary

Kia america, inc. (kia) is recalling certain 2023 soul and 2024 seltos vehicles. due to a manufacturing error, the side curtain air bags may deploy unexpectedly.

Safety Consequence

An air bag that deploys unexpectedly can increase the risk of injury or crash.

Corrective Action

Dealers will inspect and replace both side curtain air bag modules as necessary, free of charge. owner notification letters were mailed january 31, 2024. owners may contact kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. kia's number for this recall is sc289.

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 23V830000 or campaign SC289.
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 23V830000

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

What is recall 23V830000?

NHTSA recall 23V830000 was issued by Kia America, Inc. on December 22, 2023. It addresses: Side curtain air bags may deploy unexpectedly. The recall affects approximately 2,967 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 23V830000 or the manufacturer campaign number SC289. 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.