KIA 2017 KIA FORTE KOUP Recall
Check Your Product
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Product
2017 KIA FORTE KOUP
Brand
KIA
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in NHTSA notice. Check official source for details.
Products Sold
Model Year 2017
Kia Motors America is recalling certain 2017 KIA FORTE KOUP vehicles due to air bags issues. Air bags that do not deploy as intended can increase the risk of injury in a crash..
Summary derived from NHTSA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by NHTSA
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.
Reported concern (NHTSA)
Air bags that do not deploy as intended can increase the risk of injury in a crash.
Recommended Action
Per NHTSA guidance
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.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) directly.
View official NHTSA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026