Recall 22V127 affects 213 2022 Kia Sorento Hybrid and Sorento PHEV SUVs for exploding seat belt pretensioners. Repair is free at any franchised Kia dealer.
Kia is recalling 213 2022 Sorento Hybrid and Sorento PHEV vehicles because the front seat belt pretensioners can explode when they deploy in a crash. Metal fragments can be projected into the cabin and injure occupants, and Kia dealers will complete the recall repair free of charge.
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What's wrong?
The front seat belt pretensioner in the 2022 Kia Sorento Hybrid and Sorento PHEV is built into the front seat belt assembly. In a crash, the pretensioner tightens the belt in an instant, helping hold the driver or front passenger in position before the belt and air bag manage the rest of the impact.
On affected SUVs, the driver-side or passenger-side pretensioner can explode when it deploys in a crash. Kia has not identified the cause of the abnormal deployment. The recall repair uses seat belt pretensioners from a different production lot, and Kia planned to collect the removed parts to investigate the defect.
There is no warning sign before failure. The seat belt can look and feel normal before a crash, so the issue is not something an owner can diagnose by tugging the belt, checking a warning light, or listening for noise.
Who's affected?
Covers both Sorento electrified variants, with the same passenger-side seat belt assembly listed for each.
| 2022 Kia Sorento Hybrid | seat belt |
|---|---|
| 2022 Kia Sorento Hybrid | seat belt |
| 2022 Kia Sorento PHEV | seat belt |
| 2022 Kia Sorento PHEV | seat belt |
| Units affected | 213 |
A matching 2022 Kia Sorento Hybrid or Sorento PHEV does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific SUV is included.
What's the safety risk?
An exploding seat belt pretensioner can send metal fragments into the cabin, striking occupants and causing injury. There is no warning sign before failure, so confirm whether your VIN is included and schedule the recall repair soon. Repair is free at any franchised Kia dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2022 Kia Sorento Hybrid or Sorento PHEV is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Kia dealer to schedule the free seatbelt-pretensioner replacement that addresses the risk of metal fragments entering the cabin during deployment.
- Tell the dealer this recall was replaced by a newer remedy and ask whether your vehicle needs the updated repair, even if it was already repaired under this recall.
- Bring the owner letter if Kia mailed one. If not, reference recall number 22V127 when you call.
- Call Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542 with questions about scheduling or Kia recall SC231.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Kia technician replaces the seatbelt pretensioner or pretensioners covered by recall 22V127. The recall repair is free, including parts and labor. This recall was replaced by recall 22V-447, and vehicles already repaired under this campaign still need the new remedy completed. If you already paid for a related pretensioner repair before the recall work, Kia's General Reimbursement Plan covers eligible documented expenses. Contact Kia customer service or ask the dealer service desk how to submit repair paperwork.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| March 4, 2022 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| April 28, 2022 | Dealer notification began |
| April 28, 2022 | Dealer notification ended |
| May 3, 2022 | Owner notification mailed |
| May 3, 2022 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 22V127?
Recall 22V127 covers 213 2022 Kia Sorento Hybrid and Sorento PHEV vehicles with front seat belt pretensioners that can explode during deployment in a crash. Metal fragments can enter the cabin and injure occupants. Kia dealers replace the seat belt pretensioners for free.
What should I do if my 2022 Kia Sorento Hybrid or Sorento PHEV is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific SUV is included in recall 22V127. If it is, contact a franchised Kia dealer to schedule the free seat belt pretensioner replacement. Reference Kia recall SC231 when you call, and ask whether recall 22V447 applies too.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost. Kia dealers will replace the affected seat belt pretensioners free of charge, regardless of where you bought the vehicle.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is injury from metal fragments inside the vehicle during a crash. If an affected front seat belt pretensioner explodes while deploying, fragments can strike the driver or passengers. The free dealer repair replaces the affected pretensioner parts.
What if my Kia was already repaired under recall 22V127?
It still needs attention. Kia says recall 22V127 was replaced by recall 22V447, and vehicles already repaired under 22V127 need the new remedy completed. Check your VIN and ask a Kia dealer to confirm the open recall status.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/22V127000 |
|---|---|
| Kia customer service | 1-800-333-4542 |
| NHTSA recall # | 22V127 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 22V127000 |
Source documents
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Download Quarterly Report (PDF) - Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Misc. Document (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on May 20, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →