Kia Rio seat belt problems

Filed Dec 12, 2023 · Seat belts · HI

The contact owns a 2023 Kia Rio. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, he became aware that the vehicle failed to sound a seat belt warning chime to indicate that the passenger’s side seat belt was not buckled. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

Filed Jun 13, 2021 · Airbags, Seat belts · TX · crash · 2 injuries

The air bags malfunction they didn’t go off and seatbelt didn’t lock on impact. Yes my safety was at risk. I keep calling them and they not do pick up the phone I get transferred back to the receptionist. The insurance company is doing their inspection the police as well. No warnings.

Filed Sep 25, 2017 · Airbags, Brakes · 43,128 miles · FL · crash · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owns a 2015 kia rio. While driving 7 MPH in traffic, the contact depressed the brake pedal to the floorboard, but the brakes failed to stop the vehicle. As a result, the contact crashed into another vehicle and used the emergency brake to stop the vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy and the seat belt failed to engage. As a result, the contact's body struck the steering wheel. The contact sustained chest, neck, shoulder, and knee injuries that required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to bill byrd kia (2435 e 15th st, panama city, fl 32405, phone number: (850) 872-0444) where it was diagnosed that the ABS module failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer informed the contact that the federal safety agency made them install the warning lights for public safety, but it did not mean that they had to work or illuminate. The approximate failure mileage was 43,128.

Filed Jun 20, 2016 · Airbags, Seat belts · 58,000 miles · PR · crash · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 kia rio. After rear ending another vehicle, the seat belt failed to retract and the air bags failed to deploy. A police report was filed. The contact sustained contusions that required medical attention. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The technician was unable to diagnose the failure. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 58,000.

Filed Jul 29, 2013 · Airbags, Seat belts · 24,000 miles · OH · crash · 2 injuries

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 kia rio. The contact stated that while driving 20 MPH, the contact crashed into another vehicle. Upon impact, the frontal air bags failed to deploy. The contact also mentioned that the seat belt failed to properly secure a child passenger. The contact sustained minor bruising and the passenger sustained whiplash and shoulder injuries. A police report was filed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 24,000.

Filed Jan 30, 2013 · Seat belts · 1,000 miles · IN

The seat belt would often lock up when on the driver/passenger, which would prevent the occupants from moving. Also, the seatbelt would often lock up in the resting position, which would prevent an occupant from putting on the seatbelt upon entering the car. The car had been taken to a kia dealership two times before they replaced the seatbelt.

Filed Dec 27, 2010 · Seat belts · 98,000 miles · GA

The driver seat belt latch assembly is split in two. There were no events leading up to the event, it just happened one day. It has not been repaired or replaced, it is currently being held together with duct tape.

Filed Aug 10, 2010 · Locks, Seat belts · 182,000 miles · CA

Tl*the contact owns a 2002 kia rio. The contact stated that the driver side front seat belt would not buckle and the passenger side front seat belt anchor fell apart. The driver side front door lock would not unlock with the key or from the inside of the door. Kia was contacted and stated that there was nothing they could do. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 175,000. The current mileage was approximately 182,000. The VIN was unknown. Updated 11/05/10.

Filed Sep 28, 2006 · Airbags, Seat belts · 10,000 miles · CA

Bought car in 01-06 started to get an air bag light on driver side in 05-06. First time was due to malfunction seat belt pretensioner ordered. Went back 06-21 replaced with seat belt retractor. Second time on 07-18 airbag light remained on was told due to seat covers. Airbag was reset, was told no seat covers. Hi-desert kia sells seat covers for 2006 rio. Third time 07-06 was told airbag system connection was knocked loose due to items under passenger seat, do not put items under seats. Air bag system was reset. Fourth time 08-06 was told air bag control unit needs replacement. Waiting for part to arrive 09-06.

Filed Nov 28, 2005 · Airbags, Seat belts · 53,755 miles · NC · crash · 1 injury

Hit deer at 55 MPH airbags did not deploy and seat belt did not lock causing head to hit steering wheel and bounce back and hit seat whole front of car was tore up.