Airbag control unit with part number 95910-P4220

What does the airbag control unit 95910-P4220 do?

The airbag control unit 95910-P4220 coordinates the restraint system (SRS) of Kia. It processes the measurement values from the crash sensors, selects the appropriate airbags and seatbelt pretensioners in a crash and triggers them within milliseconds. If it detects a fault, it shows this via the airbag warning light.

During operation, the unit checks the connections to sensors and triggers continuously. After a crash it secures crash data and locks itself; the repair lifts this lock.

As the central component of the vehicle's safety technology, it deserves careful attention.

Why does the control unit 95910-P4220 fail?

The most common cause is crash data stored after an accident, even if no airbag was deployed, which cannot be erased with a normal diagnostic tool. Other possible causes include aged components, cold solder joints, moisture and corrosion, and voltage spikes.

The crash data stays in memory until it is specifically erased.

The remaining causes affect the electronics themselves and their connections. Which of them applies in an individual case cannot be said without an examination.

How can you tell that the 95910-P4220 is defective?

The airbag warning light on the instrument cluster lights up permanently or intermittently as soon as the system detects a fault. A fault message also appears, and the diagnostic tool finds no connection to the control unit. Airbags and seatbelt pretensioners may then not deploy in an emergency.

The warning light is the signal you should watch for first. If you find a defect, have the vehicle checked promptly.

The same applies if the fault memory cannot be cleared; this also belongs in the check.

Which vehicles is the 95910-P4220 fitted in?

A comparison with your vehicle documents will clarify whether your car is affected. The control unit 95910-P4220 is fitted in these vehicles: Kia Sorento MQ4 (from 2020).

The following overview lists the vehicles recorded in our information for this part number.

• Kia Sorento MQ4 (from 2020)

Comparing the part number on the label of the removed unit with this page only confirms that it is the correct unit. Have the fault memory read out beforehand, because only this 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-P2100, 95910-P4250.

How does the repair of the 95910-P4220 work?

First have the fault memory read out and enclose the log. Then disconnect the battery and remove the control unit. Afterwards, create a repair order online and send the unit in well packed. Processing at Airbag24 usually takes 3–4 working days.

Airbag24 checks the unit on the test bench and replaces defective components. Stored crash data is erased, followed by a functional test, and your own unit is returned.

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-P4220 get to Airbag24?

You can send the control unit 95910-P4220 in as a parcel or book a UPS collection for an extra charge. Airbag24 sends it back to you by UPS after the repair.

Include the printed repair order in the parcel and pack the unit shockproof.