Airbag control unit with part number 95910-C5000

What does the airbag control unit 95910-C5000 do?

In Kia vehicles, the airbag control unit 95910-C5000 coordinates the restraint system (SRS). It checks the crash sensors, decides in an accident within milliseconds whether airbags and seatbelt pretensioners are triggered, and monitors the system continuously.

It indicates faults via the airbag warning light. After an accident it stores crash data and locks itself.

How reliably the restraint system works depends greatly on this one component.

Why does the control unit 95910-C5000 fail?

The most common cause is crash data stored after an accident, even if no airbag has deployed. A normal diagnostic tool cannot erase it. Aged components, cold solder joints, moisture and corrosion at plug connections, and voltage spikes are also possible.

The further causes in detail:

• Aged electronic components
• Cold solder joints
• Moisture and corrosion at plug connections
• Voltage spikes, for example from a weak battery or a jump start

Which of these applies only becomes clear once the fault memory has been read out.

How can you tell that the 95910-C5000 is defective?

The airbag warning light in the instrument cluster may stay on permanently or intermittently, which indicates a defect. A fault message in the instrument cluster, no connection to the diagnostic tool or a fault memory that cannot be cleared also point to one.

In an emergency, airbags and seatbelt pretensioners may fail to deploy if there is a defect. A prompt check is therefore sensible as soon as the warning light comes on.

Which vehicles is the 95910-C5000 fitted in?

The 95910-C5000 is fitted in the following vehicles: Kia Sorento UM (2014-2020).

The vehicles are listed below.

• Kia Sorento UM (2014-2020)

Comparing the part number on the unit with this page only ensures that it is the right unit, nothing more. Whether the control unit is defective or a connector or cable is the cause only shows up in the fault memory, which you have read out in advance.

How does the repair of the 95910-C5000 work?

At the start, the fault memory is read out, and you enclose its log with the unit. Then you disconnect the battery and remove the control unit. Next, you create a repair order online and send in the unit, well packed. Processing at Airbag24 usually takes 3–4 working days.

Airbag24 checks the unit on the test bench, repairs defective components, erases stored crash data and carries out a function test. Your own unit then goes back to you.

Our repairs come with 2 years' statutory liability for defects.

The repaired control unit comes back with all vehicle data and is ready for use as soon as it is refitted — no coding or programming is required.

How does the control unit 95910-C5000 get to Airbag24?

One parcel is enough, or you arrange a UPS collection for an extra charge. After the repair, Airbag24 sends the unit back to you by UPS.

The printed repair order goes into the parcel, and you pack the control unit shockproof.