Rear/other: buckle assemblyRecall 19V-207 · 2019 Kia Sedona
Kia Motors America recall 19V-207 covers 197 2019 Kia Sedona for a rear/other: buckle assembly problem, reported to NHTSA on March 18, 2019. The manufacturer's latest report (2020 Q3) shows 85% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 19V207000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2019 Sedona vehicles equipped with an 8-passenger seat arrangement. The seat belt buckle for the second-row middle seat may have been improperly installed on the wrong side of the seat, preventing the proper use of the 3-point seat belt. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
The risk
A seat belt that cannot be properly used increases the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
The fix
Kia has notified owners, and dealers will inspect the seat belt installation, and reinstall the seat belt buckle to the correct side if necessary, free of charge. The recall began April 8, 2019. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia 's number for this recall is SC177.
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
85%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from October 31, 2018 to November 28, 2018. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.