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NHTSA Recall 21V164000 — Kia Motors America

Official NHTSA recall 21V164000 covers 3 vehicle applications. Review the reported defect, safety consequence, remedy, and VIN-check next step.

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What this official recall record says

NHTSA campaign 21V164000 was received on 2021-03-11 and is associated with 18 source rows covering 3 listed vehicle applications. The manufacturer shown in the record is Kia Motors America.

applications
3
campaign number
21V164000
potential units
142
manufacturer campaign number
SC207

SOURCES

safety

What the owner should do next

Check the VIN in the official recall lookup. If the campaign applies, contact an authorized dealer about the remedy; recall remedies are normally handled through the manufacturer program. If warning signs or unsafe operation are present, stop driving and arrange safe transport.

do not drive
No
park outside
No
vin check required
Yes
recommended channel
dealer

SOURCES

causes

Defect described in the recall record

Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2021 Telluride, K5, and Forte vehicles. The Occupant Classification and Detection System (OCS/ODS) unit may not detect the presence of a child restraint system in the front passenger seat. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

campaign number
21V164000
official record
NHTSA recall

safety

Safety consequence in the official record

In the event of a crash, deployment of the front passenger air bag, with a child in that seat, can increase the risk of injury to the child.

do not drive
No
park outside
No

repair options

Official remedy

Kia will notify owners, and dealers will replace the OCS/ODS unit, free of charge. The recall began March 18, 2021. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC207.

vin applicability required
Yes
dealer confirmation required
Yes

applicability

Vehicle applications listed for this campaign

The normalized NHTSA rows contain 3 applications across 1 makes and 3 model labels. This list describes campaign records, not confirmation that an individual VIN is open or unrepaired.

listed application count
3

components

  • AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE
  • AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION:FRONT PASSENGER

applications

  • KIA
  • KIA
  • KIA

SOURCES

methodology

Limits of this database record

Campaign applicability and remedy completion are VIN-specific and can change. This page summarizes the official campaign record; it does not inspect the vehicle, determine whether a symptom is caused by the recalled defect, or replace current instructions from NHTSA or the manufacturer.

source rows
18
vin check required
Yes
individual vehicle verified
No