Kia America, Inc. - Occupant Detection System May Fail to Suppress Air Bag/FMVSS 208
USKia America, Inc. - Occupant Detection System May Fail to Suppress Air Bag/FMVSS 208
Recalling Firm: Kia America, Inc.
Reason for Recall / Hazard
A child in the front seat may be at a greater risk of injury if the air bag deploys during a crash.
Product Description & Identification
Kia America, Inc (Kia) is recalling certain 2025-2026 EV9 vehicles. Due to improper routing, the Occupant Detection System (ODS) may not deactivate the air bag when a child or child seat is in the front passenger seat. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Affected Products
Occupant Detection System May Fail to Suppress Air Bag/FMVSS 208
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Subject | Occupant Detection System May Fail to Suppress Air Bag/FMVSS 208 |
| Nhtsa id | 26V545000 |
| Component | AIR BAGS |
| Recall link › Url | https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=26V545000 |
| Recall link › Description | Go to Recall |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Do not drive | No |
| Manufacturer | Kia America, Inc. |
| Defect summary | Kia America, Inc (Kia) is recalling certain 2025-2026 EV9 vehicles. Due to improper routing, the Occupant Detection System (ODS) may not deactivate the air bag when a child or child seat is in the front passenger seat. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection." |
| Corrective action | Dealers will inspect and replace the ODS mat and bladder tube with a new one and ensure proper routing as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters will be mailed beginning October 20, 2026. Owners may contact Kia Customer Service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC379. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov on September 4, 2026. |
| Consequence summary | A child in the front seat may be at a greater risk of injury if the air bag deploys during a crash. |
| Mfr campaign number | SC379 |
| Potentially affected | 21290 |
| Report received date | 2026-08-21T00:00:00.000 |
| Fire risk when parked | No |
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- Recalling FirmKia America, Inc.
- Risk LevelAIR BAGS
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