Kia Magentis SE Recall R/2002/164: Side Airbag Wiring May Have Been Transposed, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 13 Dec 2002
- Launched
- 385
- vehicles in the UK
- R/2002/164
- DVSA reference
Kia recalled Magentis SE vehicles built between 1 March 2001 and 31 May 2002. The opposite side air bag may deploy in the event of a side impact due to the electrical connections being transposed. The dealer will fit new air bag wiring harness to all affected vehicles. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The opposite side air bag may deploy in the event of a side impact due to the electrical connections being transposed.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: SIDE AIRBAG WIRING MAY HAVE BEEN TRANSPOSED Defect: The opposite side air bag may deploy in the event of a side impact due to the electrical connections being transposed. Remedy: Fit new air bag wiring harness to all affected vehicles.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: side airbag wiring may have been transposed.
The Fix
The dealer will fit new air bag wiring harness to all affected vehicles.
Are You Affected?
Magentis SE built between 1 March 2001 and 31 May 2002 may be included. Kia estimates 385 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with Kia, because not every car in the date range may be included.
Which Car Is It?
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What To Do Now
- Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Kia.
- Book with any franchised Kia dealer, quoting the DVSA reference R/2002/164. See how to get a Kia recall fixed.
- Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
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This is one of 87 Kia recalls in DVSA’s data. The Kia recall launched before it was R/1993/014 on 18 Mar 1993, for dashboard wiring harness may chafe. The one launched after it was R/2003/092 on 24 Jul 2003, for the front seat belt buckles may not latch securely. You can also see every Kia recall, all recalls launched in 2002 and airbag recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2002/164, launched 13 December 2002. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.
Sources
- The Code does not itself say repairs are free. GOV.UK guidance says "You will not usually have to pay for any repairs or parts under a safety recall." gov.uk Checked 15 Oct 2026.