2018 Kia Sorento recall: side/window
Kia Motors America reported this safety recall on December 8, 2017. It covers about 2,014 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 2,014
- reported
- Dec 8, 2017
- owners notified
- Dec 18, 2017
- related complaints
- 10
Air bags: side/window
- What is wrong
- Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2018 Kia Sorento vehicles. The side curtain air bags on these vehicles have a component that may detach during deployment of the inflatable curtain air bag.
- Risk
- If the component detaches during deployment, it may enter the passenger compartment and be a projectile within the vehicle cabin, increasing the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Kia will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver and passenger side curtain air bags, free of charge. The recall began on December 18, 2017. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1‑800‑333‑4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC159.
Recall number 17V784000
Affected vehicles
- Kia Sorento 2018 2018
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 10 complaints about airbags problems.
Questions about recall 17V784000
Is there a recall on the 2018 Kia Sorento side/window?
Yes. Recall 17V784000, reported on December 8, 2017, covers about 2,014 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 17V784000?
Kia will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver and passenger side curtain air bags, free of charge. The recall began on December 18, 2017. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1‑800‑333‑4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC159.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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