Safety Recall NHTSA · 17V784000 Reported December 8, 2017

Inflator component may detach during deployment

Q: What is recall 17V784000?

NHTSA recall 17V784000 was issued by Kia America, Inc. on December 8, 2017. It addresses: Inflator component may detach during deployment. The recall affects approximately 2,014 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 · 2,014 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

17V784000

Manufacturer Campaign

SC159

Manufacturer

Kia America, Inc.

Component

Air Bags

Vehicles Affected

2,014

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

December 8, 2017

Completion Rate

95.03

Defect Summary

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.

Safety Consequence

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.

Corrective Action

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.

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 17V784000 or campaign SC159.
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 17V784000

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

What is recall 17V784000?

NHTSA recall 17V784000 was issued by Kia America, Inc. on December 8, 2017. It addresses: Inflator component may detach during deployment. The recall affects approximately 2,014 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 17V784000 or the manufacturer campaign number SC159. 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.