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2022 KIA SORENTOTransport Canada Recall #2022102
The official notice
Defect
On certain vehicles, there may be a problem with the front seat belt pretensioners. As a result, the driver and/or passenger seat belt pretensioners could explode in a crash. If this happens, small pieces of metal could hit people in the vehicle. Note: This recall only affects Sorento Hybrid (HEV) and Sorento Plug-In Hybrid (PHEV) models.
Safety Risk
A seat belt pretensioner that explodes could create a risk of injury.
Remedy
Kia will notify owners by mail and instruct you to bring your vehicle to a dealer to replace the driver's and/or passenger's front seat belt pretensioners, as necessary.
57 vehicles affectedMfr ref: RC160Updated June 10, 2026