United States2025–2026 Kia EV9 vehicles are affected; VINs will be searchable on NHTSA.gov on September 4, 2026. The occupant detection system may be improperly routed so it does not deactivate the front passenger air bag when a child or child seat is present, causing noncompliance with FMVSS 208. Dealers will inspect and replace the ODS mat and bladder tube and ensure proper routing free of charge; owner letters begin October 20, 2026, and Kia can be reached at 1-800-333-4542 (recall SC379).
What's being recalled
Kia America, Inc (Kia) is recalling certain 2025-2026 EV9 vehicles. Due to improper routing, the Occupant Detection System (ODS) may not deactivate the air bag when a child or child seat is in the front passenger seat. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
How to identify it
NHTSA campaign 26V545000; Manufacturer campaign SC379
The hazard
A child in the front seat may be at a greater risk of injury if the air bag deploys during a crash.
What to do
Dealers will inspect and replace the ODS mat and bladder tube with a new one and ensure proper routing as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters will be mailed beginning October 20, 2026. Owners may contact Kia Customer Service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC379. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov on September 4, 2026.
The official notice
This page is a summary of the notice published by U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, collected from U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Check the original before you act on it.
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