Active Safety RecallKia SC159Kia SC277NHTSA 17V-784NHTSA 23V-579
Kia Sorento Air Bag Recall Air Bag Recalls · 2018–2023
Kia has issued 2 air bag safety recalls covering certain 2018–2023 Sorento vehicles. Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2018 Kia Sorento vehicles. The side curtain air bags on these vehicles have a component that may detach during deployment of the inflatable curtain air bag. The fix is free. Here’s exactly who’s affected and what to do.
NHTSA 17V-784Sorento · 2018
NHTSA 23V-579Sorento · 2023
$0 · Free RepairParts and labor, any Kia dealer
Am I Affected?
Three quick checks — any one of them is reason to run your VIN above.
Check 1 · Model Year
You drive a 2018–2023 Sorento
Model years 2018–2023 are covered by these campaigns. Other Sorento model years are not part of this recall — see the Sorento recall hub.
Check 2 · Campaign Count
2 open NHTSA campaigns
This page covers NHTSA 17V-784, 23V-579 — every campaign Kia and NHTSA have filed for this air bag issue on Sorento. Run the VIN checker above to see exactly which apply to your vehicle.
Check 3 · Advisory
Safe to drive
No Park Outside or Do Not Drive advisory is attached to these specific campaigns. Run your VIN above to confirm your vehicle’s exact status and schedule the free repair.
What Happened — and How It’s Fixed
NHTSA 17V-784 (Kia SC159)08/12/2017
Air Bags: Side/window
What happened: Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2018 Kia Sorento vehicles. The side curtain air bags on these vehicles have a component that may detach during deployment of the inflatable curtain air bag.
The risk: If the component detaches during deployment, it may enter the passenger compartment and be a projectile within the vehicle cabin, increasing the risk of injury.
The free fix: Kia will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver and passenger side curtain air bags, free of charge. The recall began on December 18, 2017. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC159.
NHTSA 23V-579 (Kia SC277)15/08/2023
Equipment: Other: Labels
What happened: Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023 Sorento vehicles. The air bag warning labels on the driver and front passenger sun visors may detach. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
The risk: A detached air bag warning label will not warn occupants about the risks of air bag deployment, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.
The free fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the driver and front passenger sun visors, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 10, 2023. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC277.
What To Do — Four Simple Steps
Run your VIN
Use the checker above (or nhtsa.gov/recalls) to confirm which of NHTSA 17V-784, 23V-579 apply to your exact vehicle.
Schedule the free repair
Book online or call . Mention SC159, SC277 — we’ll confirm parts before your visit.
One-visit fix
Recall repairs are typically completed same-day once parts are confirmed. Pair it with maintenance if you like — recall labor is free either way.
Keep the paperwork
We provide written proof of completion — useful at resale, since buyers check NHTSA for open recalls.
Air Bag Recall FAQs
Is it safe to drive my Sorento before the air bag recall repair?⌄
These campaigns (17V-784, 23V-579) carry no Do Not Drive or Park Outside advisory. Still, schedule the free repair promptly — run your VIN above to confirm your vehicle’s exact status.
Which vehicles are affected?⌄
Certain 2018–2023 Kia Sorento vehicles, depending on the specific campaign (NHTSA 17V-784, 23V-579). Run your VIN above to confirm your exact vehicle.
What does the repair cost?⌄
Nothing. By federal law, safety recall repairs are free — parts and labor — at any authorized Kia dealer, for the life of the vehicle, regardless of where it was purchased or how many owners it’s had.
I’m buying a used Sorento. Should I worry about these recalls?⌄
No — just verify. Run the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls: if NHTSA 17V-784, 23V-579 is open, any Kia dealer (including us) closes it free before or after your purchase. A completed recall has no effect on the vehicle’s safety or value.
Verified as of 2026-07-15 against NHTSA. Source: NHTSA 17V-784 · NHTSA 23V-579.