Airbag control unit with part number 95910-P4450

What does the airbag control unit 95910-P4450 do?

The airbag control unit 95910-P4450 is the central control unit of the restraint system (SRS) of Kia. It evaluates the signals from the crash sensors, decides in the event of an accident within milliseconds which airbags and seatbelt pretensioners are triggered, and monitors the system continuously. It reports faults via the airbag warning light.

After an accident, the control unit stores crash data and locks itself.

The control runs in the background while the vehicle is in operation and requires no input from you.

Why does the control unit 95910-P4450 fail?

The most common cause is crash data stored after an accident, even if no airbag has triggered; a normal diagnostic tool cannot erase it. Other causes include aged electronic components, faulty solder joints, moisture and corrosion at plug connections, and voltage spikes, such as those from a weak battery or jump-starting.

Crash data is therefore the first point an examination has to clarify. It is checked at the start of every investigation, because it cannot be read out with a standard device.

Which of these causes applies to your unit only becomes clear when the fault memory is read out.

How can you tell that the 95910-P4450 is defective?

A defect shows up as the airbag warning light in the instrument cluster, which lights up permanently or intermittently. In addition, a fault message may appear in the instrument cluster, the diagnostic tool may be unable to establish a connection, or the fault memory cannot be cleared.

The airbag warning light is the most important hint you will get in everyday use, because it shows the finding as soon as the control unit detects it. If the light stays on, airbags and seatbelt pretensioners may not trigger in an emergency.

Therefore follow up on such signs promptly instead of postponing them.

Which vehicles is the 95910-P4450 fitted in?

The control unit 95910-P4450 is fitted in these vehicles: Kia Sorento MQ4 (from 2020).

The overview covers the vehicles known to us for this part number.

• Kia Sorento MQ4 (from 2020)

A comparison of the part number on the label with this page only confirms that you have the correct unit in front of you. Have the fault memory read out beforehand, because it 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-P4450 work?

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

Airbag24 checks the unit on the test bench, repairs the defective components, erases the stored crash data and carries out a function test.

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-P4450 get to Airbag24?

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

You enclose the printed repair order with the parcel, and you pack the unit shock-resistant. A sturdy box with enough filling material offers good protection for this.