NHTSA recall 22V447000
Seat Belts · Kia America, Inc.
June 23, 2022report date
17,199units affected
Vehicle recalltype
Details
What's wrong: In the event of a crash, the front driver-side and/or passenger-side seat belt pretensioner(s) may explode upon deployment.
Why it matters: 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.
Affected vehicles on MotorDeets
All model years NHTSA lists
2021 Kia Sorento Hybrid, 2022 Kia Sorento Hybrid, 2022 Kia Sorento Phev.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 22V447000.
Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.