Kia PV5 airbag control unit repair⁽¹⁾

What should be considered with Kia PV5 airbag control units?

The airbag control unit of the Kia PV5 evaluates the signals from the crash sensors and triggers the airbags and the belt tensioners in a collision. It also monitors the entire restraint system and reports faults via the airbag warning light.

After an accident the control unit stores crash data and locks itself. A defective unit can impair the function of the entire airbag system, so a permanently lit warning light should always be taken seriously.

The airbag system is safety-critical. Airbag24 repairs your own airbag control unit, which you send in by parcel; the crash data is erased in the process. Work on the unit should be left to a specialist workshop.

Which Kia PV5 generations are there?

The Kia PV5 is currently listed as 1st generation. It has been built since 2025, and production is still ongoing.

The PV5 is an electrically powered van from Kia, offered as Passenger and as Cargo. It has been delivered in Europe since 2025, and equipment and safety components differ by variant and trim level.

• 1st generation (since 2025) – first series of the electric Kia PV5, production still ongoing.

How do I identify my Kia PV5 airbag control unit?

The part number on the label of the control unit determines the exact version. The model year and the vehicle identification number (VIN) must also be considered, so that the correct unit is identified.

Please first check the part number, the model year and the vehicle identification number (VIN). These three details show which version is fitted in your vehicle.

Fault codes give a first indication. Typical examples are B1650 for a frontal crash stored in the control unit and U0151 for a loss of communication with the restraint system control unit. However, a single code does not prove a defect; only an inspection in the workshop shows the cause.

What airbag equipment does the Kia PV5 have?

According to Kia, the PV5 Passenger has driver and front passenger airbags as standard, together with thorax, pelvis and curtain airbags. According to the manufacturer, a centre front airbag between the front seats is only fitted in the higher trim levels.

For the Cargo, the figures for the number of airbags are not consistent. The equipment of your own vehicle is therefore decisive, which you can check in the vehicle documents or the owner's manual.

The control unit coordinates all airbags in the system. If it fails, the protective effect of the whole system can be impaired, which is why prompt repair matters.

The procedure is as follows: have the fault memory read out, disconnect the battery and remove the control unit, ideally with the help of a specialist workshop. Then create a repair order online and send the unit in by parcel.

Processing usually takes 3–4 working days and covers checking, repairing and testing. The repaired control unit returns with all vehicle data and is ready for use immediately after refitting — no coding or programming is required.