2021–2022 KIA Sorento Hybrid, KIA Sorento Phev: Seat Belts recall
NHTSA campaign 22V447000 · 17K units potentially affected · filed Jun 23, 2022
What's wrong
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Sorento Hybrid and 2022 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 secure the seat belt pretensioners with a cap, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 17, 2022. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC241. This recall expands and replaces NHTSA recall number 22V-127. Vehicles already repaired under the previous 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
- 22V447000
- Manufacturer no.
- SC241
- Manufacturer
- KIA Motors America
- Component
- SEAT BELTS:FRONT; SEAT BELTS:PRETENSIONER
- Units affected
- 17,199
- Report received
- Jun 23, 2022
- Owner letters
- Aug 17, 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 2021, 2022
- KIA Sorento Phev 2022