2022 Kia Sorento Hybrid | 2021 Kia Sorento Hybrid | 2022 Kia Sorento Phev — Seat belts: pretensioner
Published June 24, 2022 · Recall initiated: June 23, 2022
Summary
NHTSA records recall 22V447000, published June 24, 2022 and initiated June 23, 2022. Recalling firm: Kia America, Inc.; 2022 Kia Sorento Hybrid | 2021 Kia Sorento Hybrid | 2022 Kia Sorento Phev — Seat belts: pretensioner.
What's the hazard
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.
What to do
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.
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Recall details
- Brand
- KIA
- Model
- SORENTO HYBRID
- Manufacturer
- Kia America, Inc.
- Lot
- 2022 KIA SORENTO HYBRID | 2021 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 | 2021 Kia Sorento Hybrid | 2022 Kia Sorento Phev — Seat belts: pretensioner recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 22V447000 on June 24, 2022. Reported hazard: 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.
What should I do if I have this product?
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.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: KIA. Model: SORENTO HYBRID.