Kia Sorento: Seat belts — buckle assembly

Affects Kia Sorento · 2016 — about 3K vehicles.

The hazard

If the front passenger seat belt cannot be latched, an occupant sitting in the front passenger seat has an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.

What to do

Kia will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger seat belt buckle cover, free of charge. The recall began on August 18, 2015. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC123.

Critical — crash/injury risk now High — injury risk; see remedy Moderate — fix at next service Low — minor / informational