NHTSA Recall 22V031000: Air bags
Kia Motors America reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 410,619 vehicles. It affects 5 models including the Kia Forte.
| NHTSA campaign | 22V031000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | SC226 |
| Component | AIR BAGS |
| Report received | January 25, 2022 |
| Owner notification | March 21, 2022 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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.
Safety risk
Air bags that do not deploy as intended can increase the risk of injury in a crash.
Remedy
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.
Vehicles covered by recall 22V031000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Kia Forte | 2017, 2018 |
| Kia Forte Koup | 2017 |
| Kia Sedona | 2017, 2018, 2019 |
| Kia Soul | 2017, 2018, 2019 |
| Kia Soul EV | 2017, 2018, 2019 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.