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Kia Recalls 21,290 EV9 SUVs Over Front Airbag Sensor Issue

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Kia is recalling more than 21,000 electric EV9 SUVs due to an airbag sensor issue that could increase the risk of injury to children in the front passenger seat. The recall covers 2025-2026 model-year vehicles and was filed with NHTSA. Kia advises keeping children 13 and younger in the rear seat while dealers replace the ODS mat and bladder tube. The filing also references a prior Telluride fire-risk recall where an earlier fix failed, with regulators citing seat fires and melting reports.

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