1996 Kia Sephia seat belts problems

15 complaints (13% of all complaints for this car).

owner complaints: 15
of this car's complaints: 13%
crashes: 0
recalls: 1

Which part fails

Front: buckle assembly
7
Front: anchorage
4
Front
2
Rear/other
1

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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Kia Sephia seat belts problems in other years

Specific symptoms reported on the 1996 Kia Sephia seat belts

Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.

Seat belt 7

Related recalls

Seat belts: front: buckle assemblyReported August 16, 2002 · 189,706 vehicles affected

What is wrong: On certain passenger vehicles, the safety belt buckle may "false latch" and expose the driver to unrestrained movement during a crash.
Risk: In the event of a crash, the seat occupant may not be properly restrained, increasing the risk of personal injury.
Remedy: Owner notification began december 20, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact kia at 1‑800‑333‑4542.

Recall number 02V216000 · Recall details

Related investigations

Safety belt buckle malfunctionOpened June 17, 2002, closed September 20, 2002

By letter dated august 25, 2002, kia advised the federal safety agency that the subject vehicles will be recalled.specific corrective action to be taken by kia has not been reported to the federal safety agency at this time.the safety recall program has been assigned campaign no. 02v‑216.

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What 1996 Kia Sephia owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Dec 27, 2002 · Seat belts · RI

Consumer states that the front seat belt buckles will not lock properly causing the consumer not to have a seat belt on while driving. Dealer notified. Ts

Filed Jul 11, 2002 · Seat belts · OK

Seat belts are untreading without being used excessively.

Filed Jun 1, 2000 · Seat belts · NM

I've had to replace both front seat belt recepticles due to failure of latch. The engine check light stays on constant even after it is reset. I would like to know why.

Filed Apr 24, 2000 · Seat belts · CA

Drivers side seatbelt will latch, but it comes loose on its own.

Filed Dec 30, 1999 · Brakes, Fuel system · WA

Oil filters made by any other company than kia does not work. I had to get an oil change twice because the one done by the car lot was not a kia oil filter and the one I had done was not a kia filter. I took the car to a kia repair shop the next day and they cleaned the area and changed the filter. The brakes since I bought the car have been screaching and at that time, a brake repairman advised me my brakes wore at 95%. The brakes still screach and grind. In the summer, the air conditioner gives off a foul odor to the point of having to turn it off. The rear middle seatbelt does not latch. The steps listed in the kia manual does not coincide with the steps you must take to defrost the windows. The only way I can is to turn the heat up all the way, or to turn on the heat and air conditioner, which I can't use. The car when it's in drive feels like it's in a lower gear at times and feels like it's not quite in drive. The seams in the driver's door allows water drip into the car. The windshield washer hole on the right side doesn't sprew out any windshield cleaner. I had to take the car back to the car lot beause of the gas door not opening with the indoor gas latch. The outside of the front hubcaps gets very oil and no one can tell me why. The window's resist when you try to roll them up.

Filed Nov 22, 1999 · Seat belts · LA

When the occupant makes a slight move in the driver's seat belt buckle comes loose, leaving the occupant unprotected in case of crash. Dealer has replaced the seatbelt buckle twice. Problem still exists.

Filed Apr 13, 1999 · Brakes, Engine · CA

Several replacements of brake pads and rotors due to warping/vibration/shuddering, also glazed brake lining replaced due to squeaking noise when applying brakes.

Filed Apr 8, 1999 · Seat belts · CA

Front lap seat belts when latched came unlatched. If pulled on will come unlatched. Dealer contacted, and cannot remedy problem due to lack of parts. Problem still exists. Provide further information. *ak.

Filed Jan 5, 1999 · Engine, Lights · FL

Seat belts failed.

Filed Feb 24, 1998 · Body, Seat belts · MS

Door assembly: passenger's and driver's side back door flies open unexpectedly. Took in to kia for repairs and they will not fix it because they couldn't duplicate. Also having problem with seat belts in back coming loose.

Questions about the 1996 Kia Sephia seat belts

Does the 1996 Kia Sephia have seat belts problems?

Owners have filed 15 complaints about the seat belts of the 1996 Kia Sephia, 13% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 1996 Kia Sephia seat belts problems start?

Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.

Was there a recall on the 1996 Kia Sephia seat belts?

Yes, 1 recall: 02V216000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.

What year does the Kia Sephia have the most seat belts problems?

The Kia Sephia model years with the most seat belts complaints are 1997 (20 complaints), 2000 (17 complaints) and 1996 (15 complaints).