Recall
Kia Sorento Hybrid — 22V127000
NHTSA ID
22V127000
Make
Kia
Model
Sorento Hybrid
Years Affected
2022
Recall Date
2022-03-04
Component
SEAT BELTS:FRONT
Units Affected
213
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
SC231
Summary
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.
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.