NHTSA 23V830000Manufacturer no. SC289
Air Bags
- Report received by NHTSA
- December 22, 2023
- Owner notification
- January 31, 2024
- Recall initiated by
- Manufacturer
- Units potentially affected
- 2,967 (whole campaign)
- Model names in the NHTSA record
- SELTOS
Defect summary
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023 Soul and 2024 Seltos vehicles. Due to a manufacturing error, the side curtain air bags may deploy unexpectedly.
Safety risk
An air bag that deploys unexpectedly can increase the risk of injury or crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace both side curtain air bag modules as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 31, 2024. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC289.
Notes in the NHTSA record
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.
Source: NHTSA recall 23V830000, filed by Kia America, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov