Last month Kia Motors announced a large recall due to possibly defective airbag controller units (ACU). The recall spans many models and model years — in the United States alone it covers over ...

They recently announced a recall of tens of thousands of their Kia SUVs due to airbag and seatbelt issues. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) released a brief summarizing ...

If this problem occurs, drivers might notice an airbag warning light illuminated on the dashboard. Kia dealerships will inspect and, if necessary, replace the floor wiring and install protective ...

If that happens, it may not be able to detect whether a child is in the seat, nor will it be able to adjust the airbag deployment settings so as not to deploy if there is a child present.

The new K8 stands as the flagship model in Kia's sedan lineup, available in both ICE and HEV versions depending on country specifics.