Safety Recall NHTSA · 16V770000 Reported October 24, 2016

Inadequately welded driver seatback frame

Kia America, Inc. · N/A · 1,408 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
16V770000
Manufacturer Campaign
SC140
Manufacturer
Kia America, Inc.
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
1,408
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
October 24, 2016
Completion Rate
72.84

Defect Summary

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 Consequence

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

Corrective Action

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.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Kia America, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 16V770000 or campaign SC140.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 16V770000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 16V770000?

NHTSA recall 16V770000 was issued by Kia America, Inc. on October 24, 2016. It addresses: Inadequately welded driver seatback frame. The recall affects approximately 1,408 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Kia America, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 16V770000 or the manufacturer campaign number SC140. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.