Vehicle recall R/2009/044

Kia Sportage recall: Front seatbelt buckle may detach during a collision

DVSA recall R/2009/044 names the Kia Sportage and 2 other models. It was launched 26 May 2009. It covers vehicles built 1 June 1998 to 31 May 2000.

Recall data updated 22 September 2026

Recall: R/2009/044
Launched: 26 May 2009
Issued by: KIA
Manufacturer reference: 41029/28
Vehicles: 6,637 across the whole recall

What can go wrong

It has been identified that the front seatbelts may not latch correctly. This could result in them de-latching during a collision.

The fix

Recalled vehicles will have both front seatbelt stalks replaced.

Models and build dates

As listed in the DVSA recall file. DVSA gives one vehicle number for the whole recall: 6,637.
Model	Built
Kia Sportage	1 June 1998 to 31 May 2000
Kia Mentor	not recorded
Kia Shuma	not recorded

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Other recalls for these models

R/2009/092 Brake light may not operate 9 November 2009, Kia Sorento, Kia Sportage, Kia Carens and others
R/2007/127 Engine cooling fan blades could fracture and damage the cooling system. 22 October 2007, Kia Sportage
R/2005/118 Handbrake may fail 16 August 2005, Kia Sportage
R/2013/055 Brake lights may malfunction 1 June 2013, Kia Sportage, Kia Sedona, Kia Optima and others
R/2005/038 Possible sudden operation of brakes 12 April 2005, Kia Sportage
R/2014/036 Drivers seat belt may not operate correctly following a collision 8 May 2014, Kia Sportage, Kia Soul

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Source

Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Source: DVSA vehicle recall records (RecallsFile.csv), recalls launched 1992 to 2026. Recall data updated 22 September 2026.

Recall wording is DVSA's, with capitals and punctuation tidied and American spellings such as tire, center and windshield given in British English. We list a recall when its make and model match a car or van family with at least 1,000 DVSA MOT tests from 2022 to 2025, and when the maker of the vehicle issued it.

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