Kia is recalling more than 21,000 electric SUVs due to an airbag sensor issue, which could increase the risk of injury to child front passengers.
The recall affects 21,290 Kia EV9 SUVs from the 2025 and 2026 model years, according to documents filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).
The problem is with the vehicle’s Occupant Detection System (ODS), which may not work…