SeatsRecall 16V-770 · 2016 Kia Sorento
Kia Motors America recall 16V-770 covers 1,408 2016 Kia Sorento for a seats problem, reported to NHTSA on October 24, 2016. The manufacturer's latest report (2018 Q1) shows 73% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 16V770000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain model year 2016 Kia Sorento vehicles manufactured March 3, 2016 to March 21, 2016. The driver's seatback frame may have been produced with inadequate weld joints and, as a result, the seatback may not function as designed in the event of a rear-end collision.
The risk
In the event of a crash, the driver seatback frame could break and fail to restrain a seat occupant, increasing the risk of injury.
The fix
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.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
73%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 33 vehicles were listed as unreachable.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from March 5, 2016 to March 15, 2016. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.