What the source says
The documented condition
NHTSA campaign 23V149000 includes certain 2021 to 2023 Kia K5 vehicles. Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2021-2023 K5 vehicles. Air bags that do not deploy as intended can increase the risk of injury in a crash.
Source component: AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAIN
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Symptoms and vehicle scope
Words owners may use
- airbag warning light is on
- air bag recall
- airbag might not work
- SRS light came on
- airbag deployed by itself
- airbag inflator problem
Symptoms in the record
- An air bag or SRS warning may appear, but some affected vehicles have no advance warning
- An open campaign appears when the complete VIN is checked
- Some recalled vehicles may show no advance warning before the component fails
Vehicles and limits
- 2021 to 2023 Kia K5
- NHTSA campaign 23V149000
- The manufacturer filing lists 188,912 potentially affected units across the complete campaign.
- VIN eligibility determines whether this recall applies to an individual vehicle
Manufacturer position
What the official procedure directs
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.
Mileage context
Safety recall eligibility is based on the VIN and campaign scope, not ordinary warranty mileage. Check the complete VIN even when the vehicle is outside its original warranty.
Original evidence
Open the documents behind this record.
NHTSA safety recall · 23V149000 · Mar 7, 2023
Official campaign record for Kia K5
NHTSA campaign data lists the defect, safety consequence and manufacturer remedy. The manufacturer filing lists 188,912 potentially affected units across the complete campaign.
Repair paths and safe checks
Match the action to the evidence.
Use the official recall remedy
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.
Do not buy parts from the campaign description alone. VIN scope, superseded remedies and parts availability can change.
Check the complete VIN before arranging work
Enter the 17-character VIN in NHTSA's recall lookup and ask the manufacturer or an authorised dealer to confirm whether the campaign is open for this vehicle.
A year, make and model match does not prove that every vehicle is included. The VIN result controls eligibility.
Record reviewed in the source on August 3, 2026. Confirm the current document and VIN instructions before arranging work.