Air bags: side/windowRecall 23V-035 · 2023 Kia Telluride

Kia America, Inc. recall 23V-035 covers 31,943 2023 Kia Telluride for a air bags: side/window problem, reported to NHTSA on January 29, 2023. The manufacturer's latest report (2024 Q4) shows 92% of affected vehicles repaired.

92%
Vehicles repaired29,418 of 31,943 · 2024 Q4
Vehicles affected31,9431 model
ReportedJan 29, 2023Owners notified Feb 28, 2023
Complaints since5Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 23V035000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023 Telluride vehicles. Due to a manufacturing error, the wire harnesses for the second row seat side air bags may become damaged, causing them not to deploy in the event of a crash.

The risk

Air bags that do not deploy as intended can increase the risk of injury in a crash.

What to do

The fix

Dealers will inspect and replace, or secure the air bag wire harnesses, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 28, 2023. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC262.

Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Repair progress

How fast cars are being fixed

92%repaired

Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 782 vehicles were listed as unreachable.

0%50%100%2023 Q12024 Q4
1 model

Vehicles in this recall