Vehicles HIGH RISK Updated 2026-08-21

Occupant Detection System May Fail to Suppress Air Bag/FMVSS 208

Recalled Product

Kia America, Inc.

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Hazard / Issue

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 Veh

Issued by

Kia America, Inc.

Distribution: Nationwide (United States)

✅ What Should You Do?

  1. 1Stop driving this vehicle immediately — this recall involves a critical safety risk.
  2. 2Contact your nearest Kia America, Inc. dealer to schedule a FREE recall repair.
  3. 3By federal law, dealers must perform recall repairs at no cost to you.
  4. 4Check if your vehicle has other open recalls →
  5. 5File a complaint with NHTSA if your dealer refuses to perform the recall repair.

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