Kia Sorento: Air bags — side/window

Affects Kia Sorento · 2018 — about 2K vehicles.

The hazard

If the component detaches during deployment, it may enter the passenger compartment and be a projectile within the vehicle cabin, increasing the risk of injury.

What to do

Kia will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver and passenger side curtain air bags, free of charge. The recall began on December 18, 2017. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC159.

Critical — crash/injury risk now High — injury risk; see remedy Moderate — fix at next service Low — minor / informational