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Kia recalls more than 21,000 EV9 SUVs over child airbag injury risk
Summary by Westlake News Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Chris Williams , as published by FOX 7 Austin (KTBC) - News
· August 26, 2026
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Key points The recall affects a specific model of electric SUV, totaling 21,290 vehicles from the 2025 and 2026 model years. A recall has been issued for certain electric vehicles due to a potential safety risk.
A recall has been issued for certain electric vehicles due to a potential safety risk. The issue involves a sensor that may not function properly. This could lead to the front passenger airbag not being deactivated when it should be, which may cause injury to children.
The recall affects a specific model of electric SUV, totaling 21,290 vehicles from the 2025 and 2026 model years. For more information on this recall, details are available from the source.
Further specifics about the recall and the affected vehicles can be found through the original source.
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Published: August 26, 2026 ·
Source: FOX 7 Austin (KTBC) - News ·
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What is this story about? A recall has been issued for certain electric vehicles due to a potential safety risk. The issue involves a sensor that may not function properly. This could lead to the front passenger airbag not…
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