Side/window: curtainRecall 23V-149 · 2021–2023 Kia K5
Kia America, Inc. recall 23V-149 covers 188,912 2021–2023 Kia K5 for a side/window: curtain problem, reported to NHTSA on March 7, 2023. The manufacturer's latest report (2025 Q4) shows 79% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 23V149000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2021-2023 K5 vehicles. The side curtain air bags may have been installed incorrectly, causing them not to deploy properly 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.
The fix
Dealers will inspect and reinstall the side curtain air bags, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 7, 2023. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC263.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
79%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 10,819 vehicles were listed as unreachable.