NHTSA recall 26V-545 (26V545000)
air bags recall reported August 21, 2026 - about 21,290 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 26V545000
- Also written as
- 26V-545
- Manufacturer number
- SC379
- Reported
- August 21, 2026
- Vehicles affected
- ~21,290
- Component
- air bags
What is being recalled
Kia America, Inc (Kia) is recalling certain 2025-2026 EV9 vehicles. Due to improper routing, the Occupant Detection System (ODS) may not deactivate the air bag when a child or child seat is in the front passenger seat. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Why it is dangerous
A child in the front seat may be at a greater risk of injury if the air bag deploys during a crash.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
Dealers will inspect and replace the ODS mat and bladder tube with a new one and ensure proper routing as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters will be mailed beginning October 20, 2026. Owners may contact Kia Customer Service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC379. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov on September 4, 2026.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 26V-545 when calling a dealer.
Affected 1 model
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.