Sorento (MQ4), Sorento Hybrid (MQ4 HEV)
Injuries Motor vehicles Serious risk
| Alert Number | A12/00165/21 |
| Brand | Kia |
| Category | Motor vehicles |
| Risk Type | Injuries |
| Notifying Country | Belgium |
| Country of Origin | Republic of Korea |
| Model Number | e4*2007/46*1530*00 |
| Published | 12 February 2021 |
Risk Description
The eCall system (transmitting the vehicle identification number to the emergency call center) could malfunction and not transmit the VIN number of the affected vehicle when an airbag has been deployed. This can cause a delay in the rescue intervention, leading to increased risk of injury.
Measures Taken
Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): DistributorCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end usersDate of entry into force: Unknown
Product Description
Passenger car