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Kia America, Inc.: Front Seat Back Frames May Fail

A seat back frame that fails to properly restrain an occupant during a crash increases the risk of injury.

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Date
2026-02-23
Country
United States
Brand
Kia
Product
SEATS
Units
85,515 affected
Category
Vehicles
Source
NHTSA

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What to do

  1. Check whether your vehicle is affected by entering its VIN (vehicle identification number) on the manufacturer's or the agency's recall lookup.
  2. Contact a dealer to book the repair. Recall repairs are normally free of charge.
  3. If the notice says not to drive or to park outside, follow that until the repair is done.

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