Kia 2019 Sedona Seat Belts Recall: Improper Installation Risk
Kia recalls 2019 Sedona vehicles with improperly installed seat belt buckles that may prevent proper crash protection. Owners must have seat belts inspected and corrected free of charge.
Use caution until it’s fixed
A seat belt that cannot be properly used increases the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
What happened, in plain English
Kia is recalling certain 2019 Sedona vehicles where the seat belt buckle for the second row middle seat might be installed incorrectly. This could prevent the seat belt from working properly during a crash, increasing injury risk. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1224125-kia-2019-sedona-seat-belts-recall-improper-installation-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1224125-kia-2019-sedona-seat-belts-recall-improper-installation-risk · Updated October 5, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #19V207000
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“Kia 2019 Sedona Seat Belts Recall: Improper Installation Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 5, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1224125-kia-2019-sedona-seat-belts-recall-improper-installation-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #19V207000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=19V207000).
Why it’s dangerous
The seat belt buckle may be installed on the wrong side of the seat, preventing the 3-point seat belt from being used correctly. This means the seat belt might not hold the occupant securely during a crash, increasing injury risk.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2019 Kia Sedona vehicles with an 8-passenger seat arrangement are affected. Drivers and passengers in the second row are most at risk if the seat belt buckle is installed incorrectly.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your 2019 Sedona has an 8-passenger seat arrangement. The issue affects the second-row middle seat belt buckle installation.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Kia Customer Service
Call 1-800-333-4542 to have your seat belt inspected and corrected if necessary.
Have Seat Belt Inspected
Dealers will inspect and reinstall the seat belt buckle to the correct side if needed, free of charge.
What NHTSA says to do
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.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
2 dated steps over 21 days.
- NHTSA received the defect report
- Recall began
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
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Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #19V207000 (March 18, 2019)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 5, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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