Kia Recall 22V-031: Air bags

The problem

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.

The risk

Air bags that do not deploy as intended can increase the risk of injury in a crash.

The fix

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.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign	22V-031 (22V031000)
Manufacturer number	SC226
Manufacturer	Kia America, Inc.
Component	Air bags
Report date	January 25, 2022
Owners notified	March 21, 2022
Vehicles affected	410,619
Initiated by	Manufacturer

Vehicles covered

Plus 1 other model/year combinations not covered on this site.

Owner complaints about the air bags

Frequently asked questions

Is the recall 22V-031 repair free?

Yes. Kia dealers will fix the problem at no cost: 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.

How do I know if my car is included?

Not every vehicle of the listed model years is affected — the recall covers 410,619 vehicles built in a certain window. Check your 17-character VIN with our VIN recall check or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.