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2016 KIA SORENTO Recalled by Kia Motors America — SEATS

Date: October 24, 2016
Company: Kia Motors America
Status: Ongoing
Source: NHTSA

What You Should Do

Stop using this product immediately. Do not consume, use, or distribute it.

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.

Affected Products

2016 KIA SORENTO. 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.

Why Was This Recalled?

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

Where Was This Sold?

Nationwide

About Kia Motors America

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Data sourced from the NHTSA. Last updated March 27, 2026. View original report