1999 Kia Sephia seat belts problems

13 complaints (3% of all complaints for this car). 2 crashes reported.

owner complaints: 13
of this car's complaints: 3%
crashes: 2
recalls: 1

Which part fails

Front: buckle assembly
6
Front: retractor
2
Front: anchorage
1

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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200k+

Kia Sephia seat belts problems in other years

Specific symptoms reported on the 1999 Kia Sephia seat belts

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

Seat belt 6

Related recalls

Seat belts: front: buckle assemblyReported June 24, 2004 · 251,594 vehicles affected

What is wrong: On certain passenger and sport utility vehicles, the front safety belt buckles may emit a "click" sound during the buckling process that is similar to the sound emitted when a buckle is being latched, when it is not.
Risk: The latch can then pull out of the buckle when tension is applied.
Remedy: Dealers will replace both front seat belt buckles. The recall began august 16, 2004. Owners should contact kia at 1‑800‑333‑4542.

Recall number 04V305000 · Recall details

Related investigations

Seat belt buckle false latch/malfunctionOpened February 27, 2004, closed July 26, 2004

The manufacturer has initiated a safety related campaign to recall the subject vehicles for correction of the seat belt buckle defect.the corrective action is to replace the seat belts/buckles.this safety recall program has been assigned the federal safety agency campaign no. 04v305.

EA04007

Seat belt buckle false latch/malfunctionOpened October 14, 2003, closed February 27, 2004

Information received and analyzed during this rq disclosed that my 1999 and 2000 kia sephia and sportage vehicles were equipped with modified versions of the same safety belt latch assembly as those recalled in campaign no. 02v‑216.these latch assemblies were identified as type a97. Odi analyses indicate a continuing trend of consumer complaints following a series of design modifications made by kia to improve the a97 latch assembly.my 2001 and 2002 subject vehicles were equipped with different design latch assemblies (type db-6 or autoliv) and exhibit a much lower complaint count.this rq has been upgraded to an ea in order to further investigate this matter for the subject vehicles equipped with type a97 latch assemblies.

RQ03007

What 1999 Kia Sephia owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Dec 1, 2016 · Fuel system, Seat belts · MS

Seat belts work improperly, windshield wipers don't work, fuel pump is working inefficiently.

Filed Nov 9, 2016 · Seat belts · 75,000 miles · CA

Seat belt patch clicks but will come loose with tension. This is the second recall notice that hasn't been repaired or reported by kia after 17 years.

Filed Apr 20, 2004 · Seat belts · 42,000 miles · AZ

Driver's side seat belt sounded as if it was locked/stuck in the retractor when it really was not. *ak the problem was similar to a recall on 1998 kia sephia (recall no. 02v‑216), which is also experienced by consumer on his 1999 kia sephia.

Filed Aug 12, 2003 · Brakes, Seat belts · FL · crash · 1 injury

Consumer was involved in a collision in which seat belt buckle released from latch plate. Subsequently the buckle hit the driver should and hit her in the head. The strap bruised her shoulder. The consumer believed that the brake did not work properly. *ak *slc *ph *nlm*ea04007*

Filed Jun 17, 2003 · Seat belts · MD

Driver's side seat belt does not lock.*ak*ea04007*

Filed Dec 26, 2002 · Seat belts · NY

This is a complaint regarding equipment on the 1999 kia sephia ls, manufactured by kia in korea on 08/25/98, and targets an extremely important safety item, specifically the driver's seat belt which has a defectively designed latch, since when the tab is inserted securely seated into the latch, it pulls out when pulled, or when one leans forward slightly stressing the seat belt. It is very , very dangerous, and I informed the closest dealer to my location, bay ridge kia when I brought the car in for correction of recall items, but the belt was not on the list. I am informing dot in the hope of preventing anyone from being injured by this defect. I went back to the dealer and at my expense immediately ordered a new latch section of the belt, part no. 0k2ab-57-680-96. Of course I asked, if that part had been modified? The answer was, no surprise, yes. I also had sent a letter to kia service headquarters in san diego , california . Do not hesitate to recall this item, as the belt seems locked, but it isn't.*ea04007*

Filed Sep 4, 2001 · Seat belts · IL

Seat belt tangled up around childs chest and stomach. Belt kept getting tighter and tighter.child was complaining of not being able to breath. Consumer took a pair of scissors and cut the belt. Consumer took vehicle to dealer, and they refused to fix because consumer cut seat belt. Please provide any further information.

Filed May 23, 2001 · Seat belts · HI

Driver's side buckle will not stay fastened. At times consumer must punch buckle to make it fit in. Also, has been some incidents of when the vehicle is stopped quickly, the seatbelt would jerk and pop off.*ak*ea04007*

Filed Nov 13, 2000 · Brakes, Engine · IL

Brakes are wearing out excessively & deteriorating. Whenever brakes are applied, they cause vehicle to shake. Took vehicle to dealer & mechanic changed pads & warped rotors. Also rotated & cleaned the brakes.*ak rear seat belt lock is too high. Air conditioner draining on floor, dealer cleaned A/C drain. Consumer feels a hard shock when shifting into gear. Engine hard to start, dealer replaced the flywheel. Binding lever failed on the parking brake.

Filed Jul 6, 2000 · Acceleration, Brakes · CA · crash

When driving and upon proceeding to stop applying the brake pedal, consumer heard a noise coming from the front end. Also, vibration in the front end after coming to a complete stop, the vehicle lugged forward. Also, frontal safety belts do not retract, causing the belt to be very loose . Consumer has contacted the dealer. Please provide any further details.

Questions about the 1999 Kia Sephia seat belts

Does the 1999 Kia Sephia have seat belts problems?

Owners have filed 13 complaints about the seat belts of the 1999 Kia Sephia, 3% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 1999 Kia Sephia seat belts problems start?

Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.

Was there a recall on the 1999 Kia Sephia seat belts?

Yes, 1 recall: 04V305000. 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).