2019 Kia Sedona recall: buckle assembly
Kia Motors America reported this safety recall on March 18, 2019. It covers about 197 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 197
- reported
- Mar 18, 2019
- owners notified
- Apr 8, 2019
- related complaints
- 1
Seat belts: rear/other: buckle assembly
- What is wrong
- 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."
- Risk
- A seat belt that cannot be properly used increases the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
- Remedy
- 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.
Recall number 19V207000
Affected vehicles
- Kia Sedona 2019 2019
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 1 complaints about seat belts problems.
Questions about recall 19V207000
Is there a recall on the 2019 Kia Sedona buckle assembly?
Yes. Recall 19V207000, reported on March 18, 2019, covers about 197 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 19V207000?
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.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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