CarRecallWatch- Component
- SEAT BELTS:FRONT; SEAT BELTS:PRETENSIONER
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- An exploding seat belt pretensioner can project metal fragments into the vehicle, striking vehicle occupants and resulting in injury.
- Remedy
- 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.
- Notes
- 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.
What this recall means for you
Certain 2022 Kia Sorento Hybrid and Sorento Plug-in Hybrid vehicles have a front seat belt pretensioner defect. In a crash, the driver-side and/or passenger-side pretensioner may explode when it deploys, sending metal fragments into the cabin.
These fragments can strike occupants and cause injury. Because the danger occurs during a crash, when protection matters most, owners should not delay this repair.
Dealers will replace the seat belt pretensioner(s) free of charge. Owners who received the notification letter mailed May 3, 2022 can contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542 (Kia recall number SC231). Vehicles already repaired under this recall will need the new remedy completed; this recall is replaced by NHTSA recall 22V-447. You can also check your VIN for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Kia Sorento Hybrid | 2022 |
|---|---|
| Kia Sorento Phev | 2022 |