Active Safety RecallKia SC257NHTSA 22V-878
Kia Sportage Air Bag Recall Air Bag Recall · 2023
Kia has issued 1 air bag safety recall covering certain 2023 Sportage vehicles. Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023 Sportage vehicles. The side curtain air bags may have been twisted during installation. The fix is free. Here’s exactly who’s affected and what to do.
NHTSA 22V-878Sportage · 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 2023 Sportage
Model years 2023 are covered by these campaigns. Other Sportage model years are not part of this recall — see the Sportage recall hub.
Check 2 · Campaign Count
1 open NHTSA campaign
This page covers NHTSA 22V-878 — every campaign Kia and NHTSA have filed for this air bag issue on Sportage. 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 22V-878 (Kia SC257)28/11/2022
Air Bags: Side/window: Curtain
What happened: Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023 Sportage vehicles. The side curtain air bags may have been twisted during installation.
The risk: A twisted air bag can deploy improperly, increasing the risk of injury.
The free fix: Dealers will inspect and reinstall the side curtain air bags as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 28, 2022. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC257.
What To Do — Four Simple Steps
Run your VIN
Use the checker above (or nhtsa.gov/recalls) to confirm which of NHTSA 22V-878 apply to your exact vehicle.
Schedule the free repair
Book online or call . Mention SC257 — 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 Sportage before the air bag recall repair?⌄
These campaigns (22V-878) 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 2023 Kia Sportage vehicles, depending on the specific campaign (NHTSA 22V-878). 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 Sportage. Should I worry about these recalls?⌄
No — just verify. Run the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls: if NHTSA 22V-878 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 22V-878.