Recall 22V447000: 2021–2022 Kia Sorento Hybrid, 2022 Kia Sorento Phev
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- Jun 23, 2022
- Vehicles affected
- 17,199
- Models
- 2
- Initiated by
- Manufacturer
The 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.
The risk
An exploding seat belt pretensioner can project metal fragments into the vehicle, striking vehicle occupants and resulting in injury.
The fix
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.
Affected vehicles
- 2021 Kia Sorento Hybrid
- 2022 Kia Sorento Hybrid
- 2022 Kia Sorento Phev
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 22V447000
- Manufacturer campaign
- SC241
- Manufacturer
- Kia Motors America
- Owner letters
- Aug 17, 2022
- Components
- Seat belts:front (Seats & Seat Belts); Seat belts:pretensioner (Seats & Seat Belts)
Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. To see if your vehicle is included, enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov or call the manufacturer.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology