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2012-2017 KIA FORTE

2.0L I4FWDAUTOMATICgas
17 active safety recalls on this vehicle — view recalls
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B0027critical severityBody

Rear Curtain Airbag Deployment Circuit

on 2012-2017 Kia Forte 2.0L I4 · FWD

What this code means

Malfunction in the rear window curtain airbag deployment circuit. Some vehicles have a rear curtain airbag for rollover protection.

Symptoms

  • Airbag warning light on
  • SRS fault stored
  • Rear curtain airbag inoperative

Common causes

  • Faulty rear curtain airbag
  • Wiring damage in D-pillar or headliner
  • Control module fault
  • Previous rear collision damage

Diagnostic steps

  1. Scan SRS codes
  2. Inspect D-pillar and headliner wiring
  3. Check rear curtain airbag connector
  4. Verify no prior collision damage

Repair notes

Professional service required. Replace rear curtain airbag module or repair wiring.

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