Kia Recalls More Than 80,000 US Autos Due to Improper Air Bag Deployment and Improper Wiring

Kia Recalls More Than 80,000 US Autos Due to Improper Air Bag Deployment and Improper Wiring
The company logo shines off the hood of a 2021 K5 sedan on display in the Kia exhibit at the Denver auto show Friday, Sept. 17, 2021, at Elitch's Gardens in downtown Denver. David Zalubowski/AP Photo
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NEW YORK—Automaker Kia America is recalling more than 80,000 vehicles due to floor wiring beneath the front passenger seat that can become damaged and prevent airbags and seat belts from deploying properly.

Damaged wiring can also cause an unintended side curtain air bag deployment, according to documents filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.