2022 KIA Sorento Hybrid, KIA Sorento Phev: Seat Belts recall
NHTSA campaign 22V127000 · 213 units potentially affected · filed Mar 4, 2022
What's wrong
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2022 Sorento Hybrid and Sorento Plug-in Hybrid vehicles. In the event of a crash, the front driver-side and/or passenger-side seat belt pretensioner(s) may explode upon deployment.
Why it matters
An exploding seat belt pretensioner can project metal fragments into the vehicle, striking vehicle occupants and resulting in injury.
The fix
Dealers will replace the seatbelt pretensioner(s), free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 3, 2022. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC231. This recall is replaced by NHTSA recall number 22V-447. Vehicles already repaired under this recall will need to have the new remedy completed.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 22V127000
- Manufacturer no.
- SC231
- Manufacturer
- KIA Motors America
- Component
- SEAT BELTS:FRONT; SEAT BELTS:PRETENSIONER
- Units affected
- 213
- Report received
- Mar 4, 2022
- Owner letters
- May 3, 2022
- Type
- Vehicle
Check whether your vehicle is included with the official NHTSA VIN lookup or your dealer. Repairs for safety recalls are free.
Vehicles covered
- KIA Sorento Hybrid 2022
- KIA Sorento Phev 2022