Vehicle recall 22V878000 · November 28, 2022
2023 Kia Sportage
The side curtain air bags may have been twisted during installation.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023 Sportage vehicles. The side curtain air bags may have been twisted during installation.
- Consequence
- A twisted air bag can deploy improperly, increasing the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- 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.
- Notes
- 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 22V878000
- Reported to NHTSA
- November 28, 2022
- Filed by
- Kia America, Inc.
- Manufacturer campaign
- SC257
- Owner notification
- December 28, 2022
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 76,918
- Initiated by
- NHTSA’s Office of Vehicle Safety Compliance
- Components
- Air bags › Side/window › Curtain
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Kia Sportage (2023): 2023
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