KIA Forte, Forte Koup, Optima, Optima Hybrid and 1 more (2010-2013): Air bags
Recall 18V363000 · Jun 1, 2018 · Kia Motors America
507,587
vehicles affected
507,587
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 18V363000
- Date
- Jun 1, 2018
- Maker
- Kia Motors America
- Units affected
- 507,587
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Air bags > Air bag/restraint control module
- Model years
- 2010-2013
- Started by
- The safety regulator
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is 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.
What can happen
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
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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.
Vehicles covered
5 models, 15 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Kia | Forte | 2010-2013 |
| Kia | Forte Koup | 2010-2013 |
| Kia | Optima | 2011-2013 |
| Kia | Optima Hybrid | 2011-2012 |
| Kia | Sedona | 2011-2012 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 18V363000?
5 models: Kia Forte (2010-2013), Kia Forte Koup (2010-2013), Kia Optima (2011-2013) and 2 more, about 507,587 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 18V363000?
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.
What can happen?
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.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.