KIA Forte, K5, Telluride (2021): Air bags
Recall 21V164000 · Mar 11, 2021 · Kia Motors America
142
vehicles affected
142
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 21V164000
- Date
- Mar 11, 2021
- Maker
- Kia Motors America
- Units affected
- 142
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Air bags > Sensor > Occupant classification > Front passenger; Air bags > Air bag/restraint control module
- Model years
- 2021
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2021 Telluride, K5, and Forte vehicles. The Occupant Classification and Detection System (OCS/ODS) unit may not detect the presence of a child restraint system in the front passenger seat. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
What can happen
In the event of a crash, deployment of the front passenger air bag, with a child in that seat, can increase the risk of injury to the child.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
Kia will notify owners, and dealers will replace the OCS/ODS unit, free of charge. The recall began March 18, 2021. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC207.
Vehicles covered
3 models, 3 model years in all
Related pages
Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 21V164000?
3 models: Kia Forte (2021), Kia K5 (2021), Kia Telluride (2021), about 142 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 21V164000?
Kia will notify owners, and dealers will replace the OCS/ODS unit, free of charge. The recall began March 18, 2021. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC207.
What can happen?
In the event of a crash, deployment of the front passenger air bag, with a child in that seat, can increase the risk of injury to the child.
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.