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.
1999 Kia Sephia: seat belt won't latch or retract
6 of the 422 complaints about the 1999 Kia Sephia describe seat belt won't latch or retract.
- owner complaints
- 6
- of this car's complaints
- 1%
- recalls
- 1
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall for this area of the car. See below
Seat belt won't latch or retract by model year
What owners say
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*
Driver's side seat belt does not lock.*ak*ea04007*
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*
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.
Consumer was traveling 35mph and didn't come to a complete stop. She applied brakes,and the seatbelt broke loose from the retractor. Consumer hurt her leg.
Related recalls
Seat belts: front: buckle assembly
- 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
Questions about the 1999 Kia Sephia seat belt
Is seat belt won't latch or retract a common problem on the 1999 Kia Sephia?
6 of 422 owner complaints about the 1999 Kia Sephia (1%) mention seat belt won't latch or retract. The model year with the most reports is 1995.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1999 Kia Sephia?
There is 1 recall and 0 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 1999 Kia Sephia
Stalling 33Fire or smoke 29No deployment 25Grinding brakes 24Check engine light 17Brake failure 16Won't start 16Premature wear 15Transmission failure 14Fuel pump 13Wipers 12Overheating 9Hesitation 8Fuel gauge 7Jerking 6Door locks 5Fuel leak 5Won't shift 5
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