Safety Recall NHTSA · 01V156000 Reported May 1, 2001

Kia/side air bag wire harness

Q: What is recall 01V156000?

NHTSA recall 01V156000 was issued by Kia America, Inc. on May 1, 2001. It addresses: Kia/side air bag wire harness. The recall affects approximately 16,231 vehicles , with the defect involving the Air Bags component.

Q: Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls . NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

Q: How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Kia America, Inc. · Air Bags · 16,231 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

01V156000

Manufacturer Campaign

SC020

Manufacturer

Kia America, Inc.

Component

Air Bags

Vehicles Affected

16,231

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

May 1, 2001

Defect Summary

Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. the side air bag wire harness for the driver position could be mis-routed, which could result in it being pinched or cut by the seat cushion tilt mechanism.

Safety Consequence

Damage to the wire harness could result in the side air bag not deploying in an accident.

Corrective Action

Dealers will check for proper routing of the side air bag wire harness and secure it in place with a plastic tie-wrap. if the wire harness is damaged, it will be replaced. owner notification is expected to begin during may 2001. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact kia at 1-800-333-4542.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Kia America, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 01V156000 or campaign SC020.
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

View Official NHTSA Notice →

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FAQ: Recall 01V156000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 01V156000?

NHTSA recall 01V156000 was issued by Kia America, Inc. on May 1, 2001. It addresses: Kia/side air bag wire harness. The recall affects approximately 16,231 vehicles, with the defect involving the Air Bags component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Kia America, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 01V156000 or the manufacturer campaign number SC020. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.