The problem
Certain passenger vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 208, "occupant crash protection." when used with certain child seats, the automatic locking retractor (alr) function in the rear outboard seatbelt assemblies May disengage.
The risk
If a child seat is not properly secured, there is an increased risk of injury to the seat occupant in the event of a crash.
The fix
Dealers will replace both rear outboard seatbelt assemblies free of charge. The recall began on September 15, 2006. Owners May contact Hyundai-Kia at 1-800-333-4542.
Recall details
| NHTSA campaign | 06V-294 (06V294000) |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer number | SC064 |
| Manufacturer | Kia America, Inc. |
| Component | Seat belts › Rear/other |
| Report date | August 4, 2006 |
| Owners notified | September 15, 2006 |
| Vehicles affected | 32,257 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Vehicles covered
Owner complaints about the seat belts
Frequently asked questions
Is the recall 06V-294 repair free?
Yes. Kia dealers will fix the problem at no cost: Dealers will replace both rear outboard seatbelt assemblies free of charge. The recall began on September 15, 2006. Owners May contact Hyundai-Kia at 1-800-333-4542.
How do I know if my car is included?
Not every vehicle of the listed model years is affected — the recall covers 32,257 vehicles built in a certain window. Check your 17-character VIN with our VIN recall check or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.