Last month Kia Motors announced a large recall due to possibly defective airbag controller units (ACU). The recall spans many models and model years — in the United States alone it covers over ...

Kia is recalling 80,225 Niro models due to a potential issue that may cause the front passenger-side airbag or seatbelt to malfunction. The recall affects 2023–2025 Kia Niro Hybrid, Plug-in ...

If that happens, it may not be able to detect whether a child is in the seat, nor will it be able to adjust the airbag deployment settings so as not to deploy if there is a child present.

This recall affects Kia Niro models made from 2023 to 2025 ... it can impact the vehicle's ability to deploy seat belts and the front air bag properly, which can make the driver more vulnerable ...

Kia America, Inc. (Kia ... which can prevent the front air bags and seat belts from deploying properly or cause an unintended side curtain air bag deployment. Dealers will inspect, replace ...