2018 KIA FORTE RECALL - #22V031000
RECALL FOR AIR BAGS
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.
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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
2018 KIA FORTE |
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| Manufacturer |
Kia Motors America |
| Manufactured between |
1/1/1900 - 1/1/1900 |
| Recalled on |
1/26/2022 |
| Influenced by |
Kia Motors America |
| Owners Notified on |
3/21/2022 |
| # Affected |
410,619 |
| Recalled for |
AIR BAGS |
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| Description |
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. |
| Consequences |
Air bags that do not deploy as intended can increase the risk of injury in a crash. |
| Corrective action |
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. |
| 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. |
| See also |
2018 KIA FORTE Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ENGINE, OIL/LUBRICATION, PUMP
2018 KIA FORTE Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ENGINE, OIL/LUBRICATION, PUMP
2018 KIA FORTE Recall for LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES, TRUNK LID, LATCH
2018 KIA FORTE Recall for LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES, TRUNK LID, LATCH
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