Vehicle recall 23V149000 · March 7, 2023
2021-2023 Kia K5
The side curtain air bags may have been installed incorrectly, causing them not to deploy properly in the event of a crash.
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 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.
- 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.
- 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
- 23V149000
- Reported to NHTSA
- March 7, 2023
- Filed by
- Kia America, Inc.
- Manufacturer campaign
- SC263
- Owner notification
- April 7, 2023
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 188,912
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Air bags › Side/window › Curtain
Vehicles covered
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