Recall 23V149000: 2021–2023 Kia K5

Report received

Mar 7, 2023

Manufacturer

Kia America, Inc.

Potentially affected

188,912vehicles

Model years

2021–2023

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

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.

Possible consequence

Air bags that do not deploy as intended can increase the risk of injury in a crash.

Remedy

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.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 2021 Kia K5169 complaints
• 2022 Kia K5129 complaints
• 2023 Kia K5110 complaints