KIA 2022 KIA SORENTO HYBRID Recall
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According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Product
2022 KIA SORENTO HYBRID
Brand
KIA
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in NHTSA notice. Check official source for details.
Products Sold
Model Year 2022
Kia Motors America is recalling certain 2022 KIA SORENTO HYBRID vehicles due to seat belts:pretensioner issues. An exploding seat belt pretensioner can project metal fragments into the vehicle, striking vehicle occupants and resulting in injury..
Summary derived from NHTSA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by NHTSA
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.
Reported concern (NHTSA)
An exploding seat belt pretensioner can project metal fragments into the vehicle, striking vehicle occupants and resulting in injury.
Recommended Action
Per NHTSA guidance
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.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) directly.
View official NHTSA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026