2016 Kia Sorento Recalls

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V480000
Manufacturer: Kia Motors America
Manufacturer Campaign Number: SC137
Date of Owner Notification: July 27th, 2016

Defect Summary:
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain model year 2016 Sorento vehicles. A component of the rear suspension may not be properly welded.

Consequence Summary:
The improper weld may break, affecting the rear suspension alignment, thereby increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Summary:
Kia will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the welds at the rear suspension cross-member, replacing the rear cross-member assembly, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began July 27, 2016. Owners may contact Kia Customer Service Department at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC137.

Recall Notes:
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.

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V446000
Manufacturer: Kia Motors America
Manufacturer Campaign Number: SC123
Manufactured Begin Date: October 23rd, 2014
Manufactured End Date: December 10th, 2014
Date of Owner Notification: August 18th, 2015

Defect Summary:
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain model year 2016 Kia Sorento vehicles manufactured October 23, 2014, to December 10, 2014. The affected vehicles have a front passenger seat belt whose buckle latch assembly may prevent the front passenger from fastening the seat belt.

Consequence Summary:
If the front passenger seat belt cannot be latched, an occupant sitting in the front passenger seat has an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.

Corrective Summary:
Kia will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger seat belt buckle cover, free of charge. The recall began on August 18, 2015. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC123.

Recall Notes:
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.

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V089000
Manufacturer: Kia Motors America
Manufacturer Campaign Number: SC115
Manufactured Begin Date: October 27th, 2014
Manufactured End Date: January 29th, 2015
Date of Owner Notification: February 20th, 2015

Defect Summary:
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain model year 2016 Sorento vehicles manufactured October 27, 2014, to January 29, 2015. Due to an improperly soldered component in the accelerator pedal assembly, the driver may not be able to accelerate the vehicle.

Consequence Summary:
If the vehicle is unable to be accelerated, there is an increased risk of a crash.

Corrective Summary:
Kia will notify owners, and dealers will replace the accelerator assembly, free of charge. The recall began on February 19, 2015. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC115.

Recall Notes:
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.