Kia recall: Air bags
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.
What could happen
Air bags that do not deploy as intended can increase the risk of injury in a crash.
The fix
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.
Vehicles covered
- Kia K5 2021–2023
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 23V149000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Kia America, Inc.
- Reported to NHTSA
- Mar 7, 2023
- Owners notified
- Apr 7, 2023
- Vehicles or items affected
- 188,912
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- –
- Part
- Air bags › Side/window › Curtain
- Maker's own recall number
- SC263
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Kia recall: Electrical system Jan 26, 2026
- Kia recall: Fuel system, gasoline Nov 17, 2025
- Kia recall: Structure Jul 28, 2025
- Kia recall: Exterior lighting May 27, 2025
- Kia recall: Power train Oct 11, 2022
- Kia recall: Fuel system, gasoline Jul 8, 2021
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.