Kia Mentor, Shuma, Sportage Recall R/2009/044: Front Seatbelt Buckle May Detach During A Collision, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 26 May 2009
- Launched
- 6,637
- vehicles in the UK
- 41029/28
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Kia recalled Mentor, Shuma, Sportage vehicles built between 1 June 1998 and 31 May 2000. The front seatbelts may not latch correctly. The dealer will replace the both front seatbelt stalks. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The front seatbelts may not latch correctly. This could result in them de-latching during a collision.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: FRONT SEATBELT BUCKLE MAY DETACH DURING A COLLISION Defect: It has been identified that the front seatbelts may not latch correctly. This could result in them de-latching during a collision. Remedy: Recalled vehicles will have both front seatbelt stalks replaced.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could result in them de-latching during a collision.
The Fix
The dealer will replace the both front seatbelt stalks.
Are You Affected?
Mentor, Shuma, Sportage built between 1 June 1998 and 31 May 2000 may be included. Kia estimates 6,637 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with Kia, because not every car in the date range may be included.
Which Car Is It?
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What To Do Now
- Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Kia.
- Book with any franchised Kia dealer, quoting the campaign code 41029/28 or the DVSA reference R/2009/044. See how to get a Kia recall fixed.
- Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
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This is one of 87 Kia recalls in DVSA’s data. The Kia recall launched before it was R/2007/127 on 22 Oct 2007, for engine cooling fan blades could fracture and damage the cooling system. The one launched after it was R/2009/092 on 9 Nov 2009, for brake light may not operate. You can also see every Kia recall, the Kia Sportage recall history, all recalls launched in 2009 and door and latch recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2009/044, launched 26 May 2009. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.
Sources
- The Code does not itself say repairs are free. GOV.UK guidance says "You will not usually have to pay for any repairs or parts under a safety recall." gov.uk Checked 15 Oct 2026.