Recall 23V579 affects 50,517 2023 Kia Sorento vehicles for detachable air bag warning labels. Repair is free at any franchised Kia dealer.
Kia is recalling 50,517 2023 Sorento SUVs because the air bag warning labels on the driver and front passenger sun visors can detach. A missing label leaves occupants without the required warning about air bag deployment risks, increasing injury risk in a crash; Kia dealers will complete the recall repair free of charge.
Does this recall apply to your specific vehicle?
The official, free per-VIN recall check is run by NHTSA. Enter your VIN and we'll forward you directly — and add you to a free watchlist so you hear about new recalls for your vehicle.
Check my VIN at NHTSARecallNotify doesn't check your VIN — NHTSA's official tool does. We use your email only to alert you to new recalls.
Watch this vehicle for recalls
Add it to your free watchlist and we will alert you as new federal recalls are posted for your year, make and model. New-recall alerts are rolling out now.
You are on the watchlist.
We will email you as new federal recalls are posted for your vehicle.
What's wrong?
The sun visor in the 2023 Kia Sorento does more than block glare. The driver and front passenger visors also carry air bag warning labels, which provide required occupant crash protection information for people sitting in the front seats.
On affected Sorento vehicles, the label on the visor was not applied correctly by the supplier. Because the label is not bonded securely to the visor surface, it can peel away or detach during normal use. That does not mean the air bags themselves are defective. The problem is that required safety information is no longer reliably attached where the driver or front passenger can see it.
What you can notice is visible peeling of the air bag warning label from the sun visor. If the label edge is lifting, bubbling, or coming loose, that is the warning sign Kia identified.
Who's affected?
| 2023 Kia Sorento | vehicle label (placard or certification) |
|---|---|
| Units affected | 50,517 |
Not every 2023 Kia Sorento is on the list. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific SUV is included.
What's the safety risk?
If the sun visor air bag warning label peels off, occupants lose a visible warning about air bag deployment risks. That missing warning increases the risk of injury in a crash. Treat visible peeling as a reason to schedule service soon. Repair is free at any franchised Kia dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2023 Kia Sorento is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Kia dealer to schedule the free sun visor inspection and replacement if needed, so the air bag warning labels stay attached.
- Bring the owner letter Kia mailed on October 10, 2023, if you have it. If not, reference recall number 23V579 when you call.
- Call Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542 with questions before your dealer visit.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Kia technician inspects the driver and front passenger sun visors and replaces either visor if the air bag warning label is loose or detached. The recall repair is free, including parts and labor, and the remedy is available now. Kia also offers reimbursement for covered repair expenses already paid under its standard reimbursement plan. If you have prior paperwork for this visor or air bag label repair, ask the Kia service desk how to submit the documentation.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| August 15, 2023 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| October 5, 2023 | Dealer notification began |
| October 5, 2023 | Dealer notification ended |
| October 10, 2023 | Owner notification mailed |
| October 10, 2023 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 23V579?
Recall 23V579 covers 50,517 2023 Kia Sorento vehicles with air bag warning labels on the driver and front passenger sun visors that can detach. Without those labels, occupants lose required warning information about air bag deployment risks in a crash.
What should I do if my 2023 Kia Sorento is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific Sorento is included in recall 23V579. If it is, contact a franchised Kia dealer and ask for the sun visor inspection. The dealer will replace the driver and front passenger sun visors if needed.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the recall repair to be completed at no cost, and Kia dealers will inspect and replace the affected sun visors free of charge. Kia's recall number for the dealer is SC277.
Is it safe to keep driving my 2023 Kia Sorento?
This recall does not tell owners to stop driving. The safety issue is that a detached air bag warning label fails to warn occupants about air bag deployment risks, which increases injury risk in a crash. Confirm your VIN and schedule the free dealer repair.
When did Kia notify owners about recall 23V579?
Kia mailed owner notification letters on October 10, 2023. If you bought the Sorento used or never received a letter, the VIN check still decides whether your vehicle is included. You can also reference SC277 when you call Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/23V579000 |
|---|---|
| Kia customer service | 1-800-333-4542 |
| NHTSA recall # | 23V579 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 23V579000 |
Source documents
-
Download Quarterly Report (PDF) - Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Misc. Document (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on May 20, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →