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Kia Telluride second-row side airbags may not deploy

NHTSA campaign 23V035000 · Reported 2023-01-29 · Kia America, Inc.

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Airbags that fail to deploy raise the risk of injury in a crash, and while the notice does not tell you to stop driving, get this fixed quickly if you carry passengers in the second row.

What's wrong, in plain English

A manufacturing mistake can damage the wiring that runs to the side airbags for the second-row seats. If that wiring is damaged, those airbags may not go off in a crash, leaving second-row passengers without the protection they are supposed to have. A Kia dealer will inspect the airbag wiring and either replace it or fasten it down properly, free of charge. Kia mailed owner notification letters on February 28, 2023.

What you should do

1. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to check whether your Telluride is covered.
2. Contact your Kia dealer or Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542 about recall SC262.
3. Schedule the airbag wiring inspection and repair — it costs you nothing.

Affected vehicles (1)

2023 Kia Telluride

Who to contact

Kia — official Kia recall lookup

Customer service: 1-800-333-4542

Any franchised dealer for the brand can do the repair. Phone numbers are taken from manufacturer sites and recent NHTSA notices; if one has changed, the number in your own recall letter is the one to use.

The bigger picture

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Official notice

Component: AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW
Summary: 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.

Verify your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov. Recall repairs are free of charge by law.