Component
AIR BAGS
Manufacturer
Kia Motors America
What Happened
The Air Bag Control Unit (ACU) is a crucial part in your Kia that helps deploy your airbags in a crash. In some 2017-2019 models, the ACU cover could touch a sensitive part and damage the electrical circuit.
Risk if Unfixed
If the electrical circuit is damaged, your airbags might not work when you need them to. This means you could be at greater risk of injury in a collision.
Free Fix
Your Kia dealer will check the ACU and upgrade the software or replace it if needed – for free. You should schedule the repair as soon as you get the recall notice.
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Original — 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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
Air bags that do not deploy as intended can increase the risk of injury in a crash.
Original — Remedy
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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Repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Find a dealer →