Kia Magentis recalls

1 official safety recall for the Kia Magentis, from NHTSA (United States), DVSA (United Kingdom) or the EU Safety Gate. Recall repairs are normally free at the maker’s dealers.

Whether your car is affected and still needs the repair depends on its VIN or registration. Check it on the official site for your country:

  1. Side airbags may deploy on the wrong side

    Reported December 13, 2002Model years 2001–2002DVSA recall R/2002/164385 vehicles affected

    Transposed electrical connections may cause the opposite side airbag to deploy in a side impact. A new airbag wiring harness will be fitted.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    SIDE AIRBAG WIRING MAY HAVE BEEN TRANSPOSED
    Defect
    The opposite side air bag may deploy in the event of a side impact due to the electrical connections being transposed.
    Remedy
    Fit new air bag wiring harness to all affected vehicles.

Sources: NHTSA (US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration), DVSA (UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency) and the EU Safety Gate (European Commission) recall data. Each recall covers vehicles sold in that market; models sold elsewhere may differ.

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