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2017 KIA Forte AIR BAGS Recalls

1 recall Highest severity: High Priority

All recalls are free to repair at your local dealership. Contact your dealer to schedule service for AIR BAGS issues.

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AIR BAGS Safety Recalls

High Priority #22V031000 NHTSA Official Language
Component

AIR BAGS

Manufacturer
Kia Motors America
What Happened
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Sedona, Soul, Soul EV, 2017-2018 Forte, and 2017 Forte Koup vehicles. The Air Bag Control Unit (ACU) cover may contact a memory chip on the printed circuit board and damage the electrical circuit. Circuit damage may result in deactivated air bags that will not deploy in a crash.
Risk if Unfixed
Air bags that do not deploy as intended can increase the risk of injury in a crash.
Free Fix
Dealers will inspect the ACU, and either update the software or replace the unit, as necessary. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 21, 2022. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC226.
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Other KIA Forte 2017 Recalls

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
1 recall
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
1 recall

Other KIA Forte Years

2023
3 recalls
2021
1 recall
2019
2 recalls
2016
1 recall
2015
1 recall
2014
3 recalls
2013
5 recalls
2012
4 recalls
2011
3 recalls
2010
3 recalls

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