2021-2023 Kia K5 recall: curtain
Kia America, Inc. reported this safety recall on March 7, 2023. It covers about 188,912 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 188,912
- reported
- Mar 7, 2023
- owners notified
- Apr 7, 2023
- related complaints
- 23
Air bags: side/window: curtain
- What is wrong
- Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2021-2023 K5 vehicles. The side curtain air bags may have been installed incorrectly, causing them not to deploy properly in the event of a crash.
- Risk
- Air bags that do not deploy as intended can increase the risk of injury in a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and reinstall the side curtain air bags, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 7, 2023. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1‑800‑333‑4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC263.
Recall number 23V149000
Affected vehicles
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 23 complaints about airbags problems.
Questions about recall 23V149000
Is there a recall on the 2021-2023 Kia K5 curtain?
Yes. Recall 23V149000, reported on March 7, 2023, covers about 188,912 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 23V149000?
Dealers will inspect and reinstall the side curtain air bags, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 7, 2023. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1‑800‑333‑4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC263.
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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