NHTSA recall 22V-031 (22V031000)
air bags recall reported January 25, 2022 - about 410,619 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 22V031000
- Also written as
- 22V-031
- Manufacturer number
- SC226
- Reported
- January 25, 2022
- Vehicles affected
- ~410,619
- Component
- air bags
What is being recalled
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.
Why it is dangerous
Air bags that do not deploy as intended can increase the risk of injury in a crash.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
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 were mailed March 21, 2022. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC226.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 22V-031 when calling a dealer.
Affected 4 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.