Kia America, Inc.
Summary
NHTSA campaign 26V545: Kia America, Inc. recalled for a safety defect. A child in the front seat may be at a greater risk of injury if the air bag deploys during a crash.
Details
Source
nhtsa
External ID
26V545
Action Date
2026-08-24
Status
Ongoing
Category
vehicle
Product Description
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."
Company
Context & Analysis
Kia America, Inc. has 73 FDA actions in our database.
Frequently Asked Questions
How often does Kia America, Inc. have FDA actions?
Kia America, Inc. has 73 FDA actions in our database, including 0 recalls and 0 device clearances.
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