CarRecallWatch- Component
- SEAT BELTS:FRONT; SEAT BELTS:PRETENSIONER
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- An exploding seat belt pretensioner can project metal fragments into the vehicle, striking vehicle occupants and resulting in injury.
- Remedy
- 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.
- 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 2021-2022 Kia Sorento Hybrid and 2022 Sorento Plug-in Hybrid vehicles have front seat belt pretensioners that may explode when they deploy during a crash. The explosion can send metal fragments into the cabin, which could strike occupants and cause injury.
This recall expands and replaces an earlier recall (22V-127). Vehicles already repaired under that earlier recall will need the new remedy as well. Dealers will secure the seat belt pretensioners with a cap at no cost to you.
Owner notification letters were mailed August 17, 2022. To check whether your vehicle is covered, enter your VIN at the NHTSA recall website or contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542 (Kia recall number SC241). Schedule the free repair at an authorized Kia dealer.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Kia Sorento Hybrid | 20212022 |
|---|---|
| Kia Sorento Phev | 2022 |