2022 Kia Sorento Hybrid | 2022 Kia Sorento Phev — Seat belts: front
Published March 7, 2022 · Recall initiated: March 4, 2022
Summary
NHTSA records recall 22V127000, published March 7, 2022 and initiated March 4, 2022. Recalling firm: Kia America, Inc.; 2022 Kia Sorento Hybrid | 2022 Kia Sorento Phev — Seat belts: front.
What's the hazard
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.
What to do
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.
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Recall details
- Brand
- KIA
- Model
- SORENTO HYBRID
- Manufacturer
- Kia America, Inc.
- Lot
- 2022 KIA SORENTO HYBRID | 2022 KIA SORENTO PHEV
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2022 Kia Sorento Hybrid | 2022 Kia Sorento Phev — Seat belts: front recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 22V127000 on March 7, 2022. Reported hazard: 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.
What should I do if I have this product?
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.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: KIA. Model: SORENTO HYBRID.