NHTSA Recall 23V035000: Air bags: side/window
Kia America, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 31,943 vehicles. It affects 2023 Kia Telluride.
| NHTSA campaign | 23V035000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | SC262 |
| Component | AIR BAGS › SIDE/WINDOW |
| Report received | January 29, 2023 |
| Owner notification | February 28, 2023 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023 Telluride vehicles. Due to a manufacturing error, the wire harnesses for the second row seat side air bags may become damaged, causing them not to deploy in the event of 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 and replace, or secure the air bag wire harnesses, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 28, 2023. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC262.
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 23V035000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Kia Telluride | 2023 |
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.