Kia Sorento: Seats

Affects Kia Sorento · 2016 — about 1K vehicles.

The hazard

In the event of a crash, the driver seatback frame could break and fail to restrain a seat occupant, increasing the risk of injury.

What to do

Kia will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the welds and replace the driver seatback frame, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on December 9, 2016. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC140.

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