ANCAP flags KGM Musso EV safety discrepancy

Approximately 306 KGM Musso EVs sold to Australian consumers are affected by a safety specification discrepancy, according to a Consumer Alert released by ANCAP.

Musso EVs sold since the Australian launch in November 2025 are not fitted with a centre airbag or driver knee airbag, despite both being advertised by KGM as part of the ute’s standard eight-airbag package.

KGM has since updated its marketing materials, with the affected brochure and website information amended on July 31, 2026 to reflect the actual specification of vehicles on sale.

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The centre airbag, described by KGM as a “front row far-side” or “front seat centre airbag”, is generally positioned inboard within the driver’s seat back and is designed to reduce occupant injury in a side-impact crash. The driver knee airbag is housed beneath the steering column and is designed to manage occupant movement and loading during a crash.

ANCAP identified the omission and says the difference between the advertised and actual safety specification may affect occupant safety in front and side-impact crashes. The safety body is encouraging KGM to introduce a production change that would see both airbags fitted to Musso EVs supplied to Australia.

The Musso EV is a separate model from the diesel-powered KGM Musso, which has been sold in Australia since 2019 and is not affected by the Consumer Alert. Neither model currently carries an ANCAP safety rating.

The KGM Musso EV launched in Australia in December 2025 as the brand’s first fully electric ute, available in 2WD and AWD variants from $60,000 drive-away. It uses an 80.6kWh LFP battery, with outputs of 152kW/339Nm in 2WD and 175kW/630Nm in AWD, claimed ranges of 420km and 380km respectively, plus 300kW DC fast charging, Vehicle-to-Load capability and self-levelling rear suspension.

It retains the Musso’s existing tub dimensions and adds an electric-focused cabin with dual 12.3-inch displays.

What do you get?

Musso EV

• Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
• 17-inch alloy wheels
• LED headlights, taillights and DRLs
• Self-levelling rear suspension
• Dual-zone climate control
• Integrated panoramic display with 12.3-inch dual display LCD instrument cluster and touch screen infotainment
• Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
• 3D 360-degree camera
• Leather look eight-way powered front seats with powered driver seat lumbar
• Sliding, folding and reclining 60/40 rear seats
• Heated front and rear outer seats
• Ventilated front seats
• Ambient interior lighting
• Leather heated steering wheel
• Heated, power adjustable and power folding door mirrors
• Rain-sensing wipers
• Wireless phone charger
• Durable rear tub liner with lighting and bumper corner steps

Musso EV Black Edge adds

• Leather and suede seats
• Suede headrests and door trim section
• Black 17-inch alloy wheels
• Black exterior highlights:
  • Bonnet garnish
  • Door mirrors
  • Tailgate badge
  • Sail plane
  • Front bumper trim
  • C-Pillar emblem
• Black steering wheel bezel
• Dark wood grain dash trim

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