A twisted air bag can deploy improperly, increasing the risk of injury.

Air Bags — Side/Window — Curtain

Summary

Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023 Sportage vehicles. The side curtain air bags may have been twisted during installation.

Actions

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.

Documents (9)

• Recall Acknowledgement
• 2023MY Sportage Side Curtain Airbag Chronology
• Defect Notice 573 Report
• Remedy Instructions and TSB
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)
• 2023 MY SPORTAGE VEHICLES SIDE CURTAIN AIRBAG - SAFETY RECALL CAMPAIGN (SC257) Q & A December 1, 2022
• ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
• Recall Quarterly Report #1, 2022-4

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