Kia is recalling more than 21,000 electric SUVs because of an airbag sensor issue that could increase the risk of injury to children riding in the front passenger seat.

The recall covers 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 issue involves the vehicles’ Occupant Detection System, or ODS, which may fail to deactivate the front passenger airbag when a child or child restraint is in the seat. An airbag that deploys in those circumstances could increase the risk of injury in a crash.

The defect means the affected vehicles do not…

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