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2010-2013 Kia Forte, Kia Forte Koup and others recall: air bag/restraint control module

Kia Motors America reported this safety recall on June 1, 2018. It covers about 507,587 vehicles.

vehicles affected
507,587
reported
Jun 1, 2018
owners notified
Sep 28, 2018
related complaints
296

Air bags: air bag/restraint control module

What is wrong
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2010-2013 Kia Forte, Forte Koup, 2011-2013 Kia Optima and 2011-2012 Kia Optima Hybrid and Sedona vehicles. In the event of a crash, the air bag control unit (ACU) may short circuit, preventing the frontal air bags and seat belt pretensioners from deploying.
Risk
If the frontal air bags and seat belt pretensioners are disabled, there is an increased risk of injury to the vehicle occupants in the event of a vehicle crash that necessitates deployment of these safety systems.
Remedy
Kia will notify owners. For model year 2011 Sedona vehicles, Kia will instruct dealers to verify the ACU part number and, if necessary, install an extension wire harness kit between the ACU Connector and the Vehicle Harness Connector. For all other affected vehicles, Kia will instruct dealers to install the extension wire harness kit. The recall began September 28, 2018. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1‑800‑333‑4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC165.

Recall number 18V363000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 296 complaints about airbags problems.

2010 Kia Forte2011 Kia Forte2012 Kia Forte2013 Kia Forte2010 Kia Forte Koup2011 Kia Forte Koup2012 Kia Forte Koup2013 Kia Forte Koup2011 Kia Optima2012 Kia Optima2013 Kia Optima2011 Kia Optima Hybrid

Questions about recall 18V363000

Is there a recall on the 2010-2013 Kia Forte, Kia Forte Koup and others air bag/restraint control module?

Yes. Recall 18V363000, reported on June 1, 2018, covers about 507,587 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 18V363000?

Kia will notify owners. For model year 2011 Sedona vehicles, Kia will instruct dealers to verify the ACU part number and, if necessary, install an extension wire harness kit between the ACU Connector and the Vehicle Harness Connector. For all other affected vehicles, Kia will instruct dealers to install the extension wire harness kit. The recall began September 28, 2018. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1‑800‑333‑4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC165.

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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