Airbag control unit with part number 95910-C5450

What does the airbag control unit 95910-C5450 do?

The airbag control unit 95910-C5450 is the central control unit of the restraint system (SRS) of Kia. It evaluates the crash sensors, decides in an accident within milliseconds which airbags and seatbelt pretensioners are triggered, and monitors the system continuously. It shows faults via the airbag warning light.

During operation the unit constantly checks its connections and triggers. After an accident it stores crash data and locks itself.

Why does the control unit 95910-C5450 fail?

The most frequent cause is crash data stored after an accident, even if no airbag triggered; a normal diagnostic tool cannot erase it. Other possible causes are aged electronic components, cold solder joints, moisture and corrosion at connectors, and voltage spikes from a weak battery or jump-starting.

The crash data remains in the unit's memory, and a standard diagnostic tool cannot remove it. That makes it the most important point in the search for the cause.

Other causes lie in the electronics themselves. Components age, solder joints can go cold, and moisture or corrosion disturb the contact at connectors. Voltage spikes can stress components when the battery is weak or a jump start was needed.

How can you tell that the 95910-C5450 is defective?

A defect shows up as the airbag warning light staying on permanently or intermittently, and as error messages in the instrument cluster. A diagnostic tool without a connection to the control unit, or a fault memory that cannot be cleared, is also among the signs.

• Airbag warning light stays on permanently or intermittently
• Error message in the instrument cluster
• Diagnostic tool receives no connection to the control unit
• Fault memory cannot be cleared

In an emergency, airbags and seatbelt pretensioners may then not deploy. If such signs appear, have the system checked promptly.

Which vehicles is the 95910-C5450 fitted in?

The control unit 95910-C5450 is fitted in these vehicles: Kia Sorento UM (2014-2020). You check whether your vehicle is affected using the details in this section.

The following overview shows the assignment.

• Kia Sorento UM (2014-2020)

Compare the part number on the label of the removed unit with this page to make sure it is the right unit. It does not clarify the cause, however. Therefore have the fault memory read out beforehand, since only that result shows whether the control unit is defective or a connector or cable is affected.

How does the repair of the 95910-C5450 work?

First have the fault memory read out and attach the log, then disconnect the battery and only then remove the control unit. Next, create a repair order online and send the unit in well packed. Processing at Airbag24 takes 3–4 working days as a rule.

Airbag24 checks the unit on the test bench, replaces defective components, deletes stored crash data and carries out a function test. Afterwards your own, repaired unit is returned 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-C5450 get to Airbag24?

You send the unit in as a parcel or book a UPS collection for an extra charge. After the repair, Airbag24 sends it back by UPS.

Enclose the printed repair order in the parcel and pack the unit shock-proof.