Airbag control unit with part number 95910-DW620

What does the airbag control unit 95910-DW620 do?

The control unit 95910-DW620 is the airbag control unit of the restraint system (SRS) in Kia. It processes the signals from the crash sensors, determines in an accident which airbags and seatbelt pretensioners fire, and checks the system continuously. If it detects a fault, it reports this via the airbag warning light.

After an accident it writes crash data to memory and then locks itself.

The sensors supply the measured values that the control unit evaluates within a short time.

Why does the control unit 95910-DW620 fail?

The most common cause is crash data stored after an accident, even if no airbag has deployed. Aged components, cold solder joints, moisture and corrosion on connectors, and voltage spikes from the battery or a jump-start are further causes.

Crash data cannot be removed with a normal diagnostic tool, so it stays in the unit.

The other causes are wear, environmental influences and electrical stress that can affect the unit.

How can you tell that the 95910-DW620 is defective?

The first sign of a defect is the airbag warning light, which stays on permanently or only at times. In addition, an error message appears in the instrument cluster, the diagnostic tool has no access to the control unit, and the fault memory cannot be cleared.

In this state, airbags and seatbelt pretensioners may not fire in an emergency.

This warning therefore deserves prompt attention.

Which vehicles is the 95910-DW620 fitted in?

The control unit 95910-DW620 is fitted in certain Kia models. The part number assignment is: Kia Sportage NQ5 (from 2021).

You will find the vehicles from the assignment in the following list:

• Kia Sportage NQ5 (from 2021)

Two things help with classification. Comparing the part number on the label with this page confirms that you have removed the right unit. Have the fault memory read out beforehand, because only the result shows whether the control unit is defective or whether a plug or cable is the cause.

For the same vehicles, we also repair control units with the part numbers 95910-R2110, 95910-R2120, 95910-R2310, 95910-R2320, 95910-R2410, 95910-R2420.

How does the repair of the 95910-DW620 work?

Start by reading out the fault memory and enclose the log. Then disconnect the battery, remove the control unit and create the repair order online. Next, send in the well-packed unit. Airbag24 checks it on the test bench, replaces defective components, deletes the crash data and carries out a function test.

Processing at Airbag24 usually takes 3–4 working days.

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-DW620 get to Airbag24?

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

Put the printed repair order into the parcel and pack the control unit shock-proof.