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💥 Crash risk🩹 Injury riskNHTSA 18V363📅 Jun 5, 2018

2010–2013 Kia Forte & 2010–2013 Kia Forte Koup + 3 more recall: airbag

⚠️ What's wrong

Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2010-2013 Kia Forte, Forte Koup, 2011-2013 Kia Optima and 2011-2012 Kia Optima Hybrid and Sedona vehicles. In the event of a crash, the air bag control unit (ACU) may short circuit, preventing the frontal air bags and seat belt pretensioners from deploying.

💥 The risk

If the frontal air bags and seat belt pretensioners are disabled, there is an increased risk of injury to the vehicle occupants in the event of a vehicle crash that necessitates deployment of these safety systems.

🔧 The fix

Kia will notify owners. For model year 2011 Sedona vehicles, Kia will instruct dealers to verify the ACU part number and, if necessary, install an extension wire harness kit between the ACU Connector and the Vehicle Harness Connector. For all other affected vehicles, Kia will instruct dealers to install the extension wire harness kit. The recall began September 28, 2018. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC165.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
18V363000
Manufacturer recall #
SC165
Manufacturer
Kia Motors America
Vehicles affected
507,587
Component
AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE
Owner phone
1-800-333-4542
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Sep 28, 2018
Built
Feb 24, 2009 – Aug 31, 2012
Recall started by
ODI
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.safercar.gov.

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 18V363 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 18V363?

2010–2013 Kia Forte & 2010–2013 Kia Forte Koup + 3 more. 507,587 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Kia dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-800-333-4542.