KIA TELLURIDE (2021) recall — Air Bags
Kia recalls 2021 Telluride models with front passenger airbag that may not detect child seats, risking injury during crashes. Owners must contact Kia for free replacement of the OCS/ODS unit.
Use caution until it’s fixed
In the event of a crash, deployment of the front passenger air bag, with a child in that seat, can increase the risk of injury to the child.
Contact the company & request your remedy
What happened, in plain English
Kia is recalling certain 2021 Telluride vehicles because the front passenger airbag might not detect a child seat during a crash, increasing injury risk for children. This affects vehicles sold between March 2021 and the recall start date. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/80544-kia-2021-telluride-air-bag-recall-child-seat-risk-in.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/80544-kia-2021-telluride-air-bag-recall-child-seat-risk-in · Updated October 4, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #21V164000
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“Kia 2021 Telluride Air Bag Recall: Child Seat Risk in Front Seat.” GovInfoNow, updated October 4, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/80544-kia-2021-telluride-air-bag-recall-child-seat-risk-in. Based on NHTSA recall #21V164000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=21V164000).
Why it’s dangerous
The front passenger airbag may not detect a child restraint system, so it could deploy without knowing a child is present. This increases the risk of injury to the child during a crash.
Who’s affected
Parents or caregivers of children who use the front passenger seat with a child restraint system in their 2021 Kia Telluride. Children in the front seat are most at risk during crashes.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your 2021 Kia Telluride has a front passenger seat with a child restraint system. The recall started March 18, 2021, and applies to vehicles sold during this period.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Kia Customer Service
Call 1-800-333-4542 to schedule a free replacement of the OCS/ODS unit.
What NHTSA says to do
Kia will notify owners, and dealers will replace the OCS/ODS unit, free of charge. The recall began March 18, 2021. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC207.
Questions people ask
Why is this recall happening?
The front passenger airbag may not detect a child restraint system, increasing injury risk during crashes.
How can I check if my vehicle is affected?
Check if your 2021 Kia Telluride has a front passenger seat with a child restraint system. The recall started March 18, 2021.
What should I do if I have the affected vehicle?
Contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542 to schedule a free replacement of the OCS/ODS unit.
Contact Kia
We’ve drafted a message you can send Kia to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 21V164000 — Kia Kia Hello, I own a Kia that is covered by recall 21V164000 from Kia. The official recall notice states: Kia will notify owners, and dealers will replace the OCS/ODS unit, free of charge. The recall began March 18, 2021. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC207. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #21V164000 (November 3, 2021)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 4, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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