NHTSA Vehicles recall ·
2025–2026 KIA EV9 recall: Occupant Detection System May Fail to Suppress Air Bag/FMVSS 208
- Recall number
- 26V545000
- Date
- Manufacturer
- Kia America, Inc.
- Category
- Vehicles › Air Bags
- Recall type
- Vehicle
- Units affected
- 21290
- Hazard tags
- Crash risk Injury risk
Read the official NHTSA notice ↗
Product
Air Bags
Affected vehicles
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| KIA | EV9 | 2025–2026 |
Not every vehicle of these models is affected. Enter your 17-character VIN on NHTSA.gov to check your vehicle.
Why was it recalled?
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."
Consequence
A child in the front seat may be at a greater risk of injury if the air bag deploys during a crash.
What should you do?
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.
Manufacturer campaign number
SC379
Source: NHTSA (vehicles), recall 26V545000. Official notice. Republished from public data; RecallFlag is not affiliated with the NHTSA.