Recall 22V127000

SEAT BELTS:FRONT

Report Date
20220304
Component
SEAT BELTS:FRONT
Affected Vehicles
2 models

Defect Description

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.

Safety Consequence

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.

Affected Vehicles

Year Make Model
2022 KIA SORENTO HYBRID
2022 KIA SORENTO PHEV

Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.