Kia America (Kia) is recalling certain 2023 Sportage vehicles. The side curtain air bags may have been twisted during installation.
Kia America – Side Curtain Air Bags Can Deploy Improperly
Affected models: Kia Sportage
| Report Received Date | 20221128 |
| NHTSA ID | 22V878000 |
| Consequence Summary | A twisted air bag can deploy improperly, increasing the risk of injury. |
| Corrective Action | Dealers will inspect and reinstall the side curtain air bags as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 28, 2022. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC257. |
| Recall Code | SC257 |
| Potentially Affected | 76918 |
| Fire Risk When Parked | No |
| Do Not Drive | No |
| Recall Link | Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=22V878000) |
What the owner should do?
You can check if your specific car is affected by a recall by entering your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) on the NHTSA website. The VIN is a unique code that identifies your vehicle and can be found on your car's registration, insurance documents, or near the base of the windshield on the driver's side.
If the recall involves your car, you should make immediate contact with a dealer or workshop that’s been officially authorised to perform repairs on behalf of the manufacturer and ask for the details.
This notification is purely informative for the vehicle type you have selected. As these deficiencies often relate to specific components (engine type, bodywork, equipment), the recall may not apply to all vehicles of this type. For more detailed information on possible recalls for your vehicle, please contact an authorised workshop.
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