NHTSA recall 21V-164 (21V164000)
air bags recall reported March 11, 2021 - about 142 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 21V164000
- Also written as
- 21V-164
- Manufacturer number
- SC207
- Reported
- March 11, 2021
- Vehicles affected
- ~142
- Component
- air bags
What is being recalled
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2021 Telluride, K5, and Forte vehicles. The Occupant Classification and Detection System (OCS/ODS) unit may not detect the presence of a child restraint system in the front passenger seat. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Why it is dangerous
In the event of a crash, deployment of the front passenger air bag, with a child in that seat, can increase the risk of injury to the child.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
Kia will notify owners, and dealers will replace the OCS/ODS unit, free of charge. The recall began March 18, 2021. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC207.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 21V-164 when calling a dealer.
Affected 3 models
Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.
Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.