2013 Kia Optima seat belts problems

Filed Jun 18, 2026 · Seat belts · 130,000 miles · VA · crash · 1 injury

The contact owned a 2013 Kia Optima. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed on the main road of a T-intersection, the contact blacked out before another vehicle crashed into the front passenger's side of the vehicle. The contact stated that the front of the vehicle sustained severe damages, and there was more damage on the front passenger's side of the vehicle. The air bags deployed. The contact stated that the seat belt retracted excessively, causing the contact to be pinned in the seat and to sustain severe injuries. The contact was assisted out of the seat and was partially unconscious. The contact was unsure if any warning lights were illuminated after the crash. A Police report was filed. The ambulance transported the contact to the hospital. The contact sustained a fractured L2 and back, ruptured bowel, and intestines and internal bleeding in the stomach. The contact underwent surgery and physical therapy. The vehicle was towed and deemed totaled by the insurance company. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the VIN was not included in a related recall. A complaint was filed. The failure mileage was approximately 130,000.

Filed Feb 27, 2026 · Airbags, Seat belts · LA

As in May 2025 , I purchased 2013 Kia Optima LX sedan with airbag already deployed before bought it. And in June 2025 I took my car to nearest Kia dealership , I found out that I had recalls over other things as well. I made Kia dealership to look at the airbag and do inspection on it. None of Kia employees did not informed me about the airbag, CARFAX information about previous incident to this car before I purchased.

Filed Aug 23, 2023 · Seat belts · 187,000 miles · SC

The contact owns a 2013 Kia Optima. The contact stated that upon entering the vehicle and fastening his seat belt, the seat belt warning light remained illuminated. After unfastening the seat belt, the seat belt warning light turned off. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed a failure with the seat belt buckle. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, and a case was opened. The failure mileage was 187,000.

Filed Jul 21, 2022 · Airbags, Seat belts · NC · crash

My son owned a Kia Optima built in June of 2013. He was in a motor vehicle accident where he was put in a pit maneuver and Then was T boned on the passengers side causing his body to lay across the front seats and died at the scene. His black box download showed that the seat belt pretensioner was off and both airbags in the front did not go off. I know there is a recall for optimas built before aug 31 of 2012. I believe there was an issue with this vehicle as well. I would hate for there to be anymore deaths or injuries with the later models of these vehicles. I do hope this is looked into further.

Filed Aug 4, 2021 · Seat belts · OH · crash

The contact's ex husband owned a 2013 Kia Optima .The contact stated while her ex-husband was driving at an undetermined speed a 2009 Jeep Liberty cross the center line and crashed into the vehicle. The driver succumbed to his injuries at the scene. There was a report of the driver being located leaning towards the front passenger seat. The air bags deployed. The seat belt was extended and locked but, was torn. The contact stated the driver of the Jeep was intoxicated however there were no reported injuries. The vehicle was towed to a police lot. A police report was filed. The local dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was unknown.

Filed Apr 27, 2020 · Seat belts · TN

Rear passenger side seat belt buckle will not latch/unlatch properly. When buckling, it won't latch without jiggling and reinserting several times. Latch won't always release when unbuckling. Vehicle is stationary when attempting to latch and unlatch. The fog lights do not function at all the antenna wiring is defective. Satalight radio will not pick up unless the brakes are used and then for just a moment the connection is made and the station can be heard although staticky and unclear. But only does it sometimes and when car is driving and the brakes are appiled

Filed Aug 17, 2019 · Airbags, Seat belts · 120,500 miles · GA · crash

My daughter rear ended another car. Her air bags did no deploy and her seat belt didn't lock. Fortunately no one was hurt.

Filed Feb 8, 2019 · Seat belts · 89,896 miles · TX · crash · 1 injury

I was t-boned in the passenger side. The car was spun a couple times before coming to a stop. The passenger in the car who was previously wearing the seatbelt immediately noticed that the seatbelt was no longer buckled. We believe the seatbelt came undone almost immediately because everyone else in the vehicle had bruising and burns from their seatbelts but the passenger did not.

Filed Oct 15, 2018 · Airbags, Seat belts · 113,000 miles · AR

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 kia optima. While driving various speeds, the seat belt warning indicator illuminated. Crain kia (5830 warden road, sherwood, arkansas 72120, (501) 542-6042) was made aware of the failure and disabled the air bag light; however, the failure recurred. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 18v363000 (air bags) on july 27, 2018. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 113,000.

Filed Oct 1, 2018 · Airbags, Seat belts · 61,000 miles · KY · crash · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 kia optima. While the contact was at a stop light, another vehicle crashed into the rear passenger side of her vehicle. The contact stated that the air bags did not deploy and the seat belts failed to restrain properly. The contact was injured and was transported to the hospital by ambulance. The passenger was not injured. A police report was filed. The vehicle was able to be driven to the contact's home and the body damage was repaired. The dealer and manufacturer were not notified. The failure mileage was 61,000.