2011 Kia Sorento: seat belt won't latch or retract

Filed Apr 25, 2023 · Brakes, Seat belts · VA

Item- Down hill accent light came on, traction control light came on, Not sure if caused by brake stop lamp switch defective. Item- bugler alarm will not shut off. resetting the alarm failed three different ways. The battery cable was removed to reset alarm, the fuse was removed, and procedure using the key fob to reset alarm also failed to deactivate system. This happened same time as above. Vehicle is non-moveable at present because of the anti-theft system cannot be shut off. Item-driver side seat belt buckle will not latch or must be repeatably latched to be engaged. This vehicle is equipped with Kia remote start accessory. See this the federal safety agency SC098

Filed Nov 5, 2020 · Seat belts · 231,937 miles · IL

My seat belt keeps locking on me. Fortunately, thus far I have been able to eventually get it to come loose. Sometimes it is a little difficult to fasten. I'm afraid someday I will need to get out fast and won't be able to. I am parked and the car is turned off on a city street and sometimes in my driveway and stores.

Filed Jul 24, 2020 · Seat belts · 179,000 miles · TN

Right sided passenger seatbelt buckle with not fasten/lock. Car was stable as we were trying to buckle up before we drove.

Filed Oct 13, 2018 · Airbags · 75,000 miles · MN

"takata recall" my air bag light will not shut off even when I have my seat belt buckled! I'm so worried over this! It's my only vehicle that I drive around with my children in it! Why isn't this being recalled!? Doesn't matter of I'm driving or in park. Noticed around 75000 miles

Filed Jan 8, 2018 · Seat belts · PA

Back driver side door will not open, I went online and searched my vehicle and this seems to be an ongoing problem. Middle back seat belt is stuck down in the seat and you can't not get it out

Filed Sep 17, 2014 · Seat belts · 66,500 miles · AR

I buckled in my seat belt as usual only to find when shifting to drive the seat belt indicator light continued to flash. I checked the children's seat belt to make sure they were buckled in and they were. I disconnected my seat belt and tried to reconnect and it would not reconnect. I visited the dealership as the vehicle was purchased roughly 3 months ago and was informed by the general sales manager this was not their problem and a loaner could not be provided until the part comes in. I asked if I would be safe and he reiterated again this was not their problem. I asked for the general manager and was denied the opportunity to speak with him. I buckled into the passenger buckle and was later informed this was unsafe, if I were to have an accident, I would not be protected. I have received no assistance. This has yet to be fixed.

Filed Sep 9, 2011 · Airbags, Seat belts · KS

I was in a three car accident in which I rear ended a stopped vehicle at 40mph. Upon looking at kia's own website and the owner's manual for the 2011 kia sorento, I can see that the impact took place on the airbag sensor on the drivers side of the vehicle. The airbags failed to deploy & the front drivers side seat belt & front passenger side seat belt failed to 'lock'. This resulted in my 92 year old grandmother hitting the dash with her face, and I as the driver, hit my head on the steering wheel sustaining a concussion & whiplash. I am still suffering severe pain that I have to be medicated for with narcotics, and short term memory loss. My grandmother, luckily only sustained facial bruising.