REC-005069

active

2016–2018 KIA Kia Carnival, Kia Cerato, Kia Soul 2017 - 2018 YD Cerato, 2017- 2019 YP Carnival, 2018 - 2019 PS Soul

Category: Light Vehicle · Supplier: KIA AUSTRALIA PTY LTD

Recall date: 1 March 2022

Defect

Due to a manufacturing issue, the Airbag Control Unit (ACU) cover and the Electronically Erasable Programming Read-Only Memory (EEPROM) chip may have been produced with insufficient clearance. This could cause the airbag warning lights to illuminate and the airbags may not deploy.

Hazard

In the event of an accident an airbag not deploying as intended could increase the risk of injury or death to vehicle occupants and other road users.

Remedy

Owners can contact their nearest Kia Australia dealer to arrange for an inspection and repair of the vehicle, free of charge. Note: If the Airbag Warning Light is illuminated, and Fault Code B162000 is stored, the dealer will replace the ACU with an improved unit. If the Airbag Warning Light is not illuminated, a software update will be performed to the ACU ensuring deployment of the Airbag(s) in the event of an accident.

What should you do?

Check your VIN below to confirm whether your specific vehicle is affected.
Contact the supplier — KIA AUSTRALIA PTY LTD — or your nearest authorised dealer to arrange the recall remedy.
Recall repairs are free of charge. The manufacturer or supplier is legally required to fix the defect at no cost to you.
If you have difficulty getting the recall addressed, contact the Department of Infrastructure or your state's consumer protection agency.

Check Your VIN

Enter your Vehicle Identification Number to check if your specific vehicle is affected by this recall.

Source: vehiclerecalls.gov.au