Kia America, Inc.: Occupant Detection System May Fail to Suppress Air Bag/FMVSS 208 (26V545000)
Kia America, Inc.: Occupant Detection System May Fail to Suppress Air Bag/FMVSS 208 (26V545000). Its units affected of 21,290 is above the median of 533 (82nd percentile). Dated 75 days ago, it serves as a historical benchmark. Score 45/100. As of 2026-11-03, from U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recalls, via data.transportation.gov.
Data as of · Compiled by Zalwin from U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recalls, via data.transportation.gov
units affected: 21,290 · 82th percentile of 871 NhtsaRecallPulse records · 39.9x the median
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| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Kia America, Inc. |
| Subject | Occupant Detection System May Fail to Suppress Air Bag/FMVSS 208 |
| NHTSA ID | 26V545000 |
| Manufacturer campaign | SC379 |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Component | AIR BAGS |
| Units potentially affected | 21290 |
| Do not drive | No |
| Park outside | No |
| Defect | 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." |
| Consequence | A child in the front seat may be at a greater risk of injury if the air bag deploys during a crash. |
| Remedy | 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. |
| units affected percentile | 82th of 871 (median 533, 39.9x median) |
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- Source agency: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recalls, via data.transportation.gov
- Record date: 2026-08-21
- Data refreshed: 2026-11-03
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Peer benchmark and outreach value: Kia America, Inc. and 782 Vehicle peers
- Vehicle NhtsaRecallPulse records like this one: 782
- Kia America, Inc.'s units affected: 82nd percentile of 871 records
- Timing: Low: older than 30 days
- Estimated pipeline if you contact every Vehicle peer: $156,400 (peers × rate × deal size; an estimate from your assumptions, not a forecast)
45 / 100 Recall Urgency Score
- Safety-critical component (air bags).
- 21,290 units affected.
What is the NhtsaRecallPulse record for Kia America, Inc.?
Kia America, Inc. recall 26V545000: Occupant Detection System May Fail to Suppress Air Bag/FMVSS 208, 21,290 units.
How does Kia America, Inc. compare to other NhtsaRecallPulse records?
Its units affected of 21,290 sits in the upper half (82th percentile) of 871 records; the median is 533. It is 75 days old; check the official source for later updates before acting.
Kia America, Inc. vs. top 3 peers
| Organization | Location | Amount | Percentile | Record date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kia America, Inc. | Vehicle | 21,290 | 82nd | 2026-08-21 |
| Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing | Vehicle | 15,264 | 79th | 2026-03-24 |
| BMW of North America, LLC | Vehicle | 5,361 | 71st | 2025-10-31 |
| General Motors, LLC | Vehicle | 1,559 | 60th | 2026-09-24 |
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