SC226 – ACU Cover Contact – 2017-2019 Kia Sedona, Soul, Soul EV, 2017-2018 Forte & 2017 Forte Koup

Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Sedona, Soul, Soul EV,

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January 25, 2022 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 22V031000

Air Bags May Not Deploy

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

NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V031

Manufacturer  Kia America, Inc.

Components  AIR BAGS

Potential Number of Units Affected 410,619

Summary

Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Sedona, Soul, Soul EV, 2017-2018 Forte, and 2017 Forte Koup vehicles. The Air Bag Control Unit (ACU) cover may contact a memory chip on the printed circuit board and damage the electrical circuit. Circuit damage may result in deactivated air bags that will not deploy in a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect the ACU, and either update the software or replace the unit, as necessary. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed March 21, 2022. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia’s number for this recall is SC226.

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.

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