NHTSA Recall 16V770000: Seats
Kia Motors America reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 1,408 vehicles. It affects 2016 Kia Sorento.
| NHTSA campaign | 16V770000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | SC140 |
| Component | SEATS |
| Report received | October 24, 2016 |
| Owner notification | December 9, 2016 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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.
Safety 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.
Remedy
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.
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.
Vehicles covered by recall 16V770000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Kia Sorento | 2016 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.