Kia Sportage seat belt problems

Filed Sep 16, 2026 · Airbags, Seat belts · OR

The SRS/airbag warning light illuminates and flashes, accompanied by a seat belt warning chime while the driver seat belt is fastened. I scanned the SRS module and retrieved DTC B1511-00 (Driver Seat Belt Buckle Switch Open Or Short To Battery) and B1515-00 (Driver Seat Belt Buckle Switch Defect), logged across two events. I purchased this vehicle used from a franchised dealer. I took it to that same dealer for diagnosis. Their technician found that the wiring harness under the driver seat had been cut and twisted back together. That splice was present before I purchased the vehicle. The dealership inspected and resold the vehicle to me in that condition and did not disclose any prior repair or modification to the restraint system wiring. As a result, the driver airbag and seat belt pretensioner may not deploy correctly in a crash. The dealer has denied warranty coverage on the basis of tampering and quoted over $2,000 for the part. The removed harness is in the dealer's possession and should be available for inspection.

Filed Aug 5, 2023 · Engine, Seat belts · MI · fire

the continued to over heat smoke and has burning smell and seat belt stop tracting and retracting

Filed May 25, 2023 · Seat belts · TN

The driver seatbelt buckle does not stay buckled in. It is not attaching correctly. I have to push in the red button and then put the buckle in. Sometimes this will secure, other times I have to repeat the steps or it will come out while I am driving. I am concerned that if there was an accident the accident would not work correctly. I called to schedule an appointment and the dealership was also concerned. They checked recalls and there are none. They are unable to get my vehicle looked at until the end of June which is almost a month away.

Filed Nov 19, 2020 · Airbags, Seat belts · 88,993 miles · FL · crash · 1 injury

I hit the side of a car I didn't see while pulling out of a car park onto the road, so I was moving slowly forward. A car had appeared from behind 2 turning cars and I hit the side of it. Neither the air bag or the seat belt in my car stopped my head from making contact with the windshield. I was very shaken at the time as anyone would be. The following day I needed to rest, and 2 days later went to er where I had a scan and was diagnosed with a concussion. Over 2 weeks later, I am much better but not yet fully recovered. I received a citation from the attending police officer for careless driving. I have contacted corporate kia to ask why both the airbag and seat belt failed to help me avoid injury. I attach a photo of the front of my car and the police report.

Filed Jul 11, 2019 · Seat belts, Transmission · 56,994 miles · CA

Automatic transmission intermittently, slipping gears but seems to resolve on it's own while driving on city streets and highway. Now also intermittently its not shifting gears at all also while driving on city street. Automatic tranny stuck in 4th and unable to manually shift into another gear. The instrument display shows esp on (electronic stability program) indicator and dbc on (downhill brake control) indicators when stuck in gear. Safety issue as unable to move with normal acceleration, but slow crawl to get out of roadway. Rear seatbelt wont latch when car is stationary.

Filed Feb 20, 2019 · Seat belts · VA · crash · 1 injury

2007 kia sportage. Consumer writes regarding an accident and the driver side seatbelt failed to restrain them. *as *tr *js

Filed Dec 18, 2018 · Seat belts · VA · crash · 2 injuries

Tl* the contact called on behalf of a client who owned a 2007 kia sportage. While the client was traveling 40 MPH on a two lane road, an oncoming vehicle making a left turn was rear ended by another vehicle. As a result, the vehicle that was rear ended was pushed head on into the client's vehicle. The contact stated that the client's vehicle also rolled over several times. The air bags deployed as intended. The client was ejected from the vehicle. The contact stated that the client was wearing the lap and shoulder seat belts at the time, but they failed to work as intended. The client sustained injuries to the left arm and was transported by ambulance to seek medical attention. A police report was filed. The driver's spouse sustained minor injuries that did not require medical attention. The vehicle was destroyed. The vehicle was towed to an independent facility and possession was later transferred to the law firm's storage lot. The contact stated that the manufacturer sent an investigator to diagnose the seat belt failure. The client was informed that the seat belt was engaged at the time of impact and worked as intended. The local dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

Filed Jul 23, 2018 · Airbags · 42,500 miles · OH

This is complaint 1 of 2. Complaint 2 is under a separate category "ESC". The passenger air bag "off" indicator light on the dash came on, with an adult passenger sitting in the seat (vehicle in motion or stationary). At first it was random, and then it started staying on all the time. Then the "air bag" warning light on the instrument panel came on. The passenger restraint will also lock, and not release as it is supposed to. At this point I took it to the dealer. The technician made the following comments after running diagnostics: "air bag light is on for a couple of reasons. The passenger side seat belt retractor sensor is bad and the passenger side occupant sensor in the seat is bad." the dealer gave a verbal quote of $2,200 to replace the seat sensor, and an additional $575 to replace the passenger restraint sensor. They gave a written estimate of $2,212 for the seat sensor, but did not provide a written estimate for the seat belt retractor sensor. I realize the vehicle is 9 years old, but it only has 42,647 miles on it. This is a safety issue and I cannot afford nor justify investing nearly $2,800 on a 9 year old vehicle. Kia did a recall for the 2006-2008 rio models on 5/31/12 "12v244000" for the seat sensor and has also extended the warranty out to 15 years for other models. Very few people can afford to spend this type of money for a safety issue that should be addressed by kia. Now I have a vehicle with a faulty air bag safety system, and have no idea if the air bags will deploy if and when needed. Supporting documentation is attached.

Filed Jul 15, 2018 · Airbags, Brakes · 145,000 miles · MN · crash · 1 injury

On 12 july 2018 at 0530 am I was driving down county road 26 mankato mn to pickup my semi as I was aproaching 3rd ave stop sign I applied the brakes pedal went to floor I went through intersection slammed into a boulder wall head on at an estimated speed of 40-45mph. Air bags did not deploy,seat belt tensioner broke,wont retract back into holder. After getting car towed can see that the air bag sensor was crushed but no deployment spent 2 days in hospital. Thankfully nothing broke just alot of bruising. Cannot figure out why brakes didnt work ended up using emergency brake to try slowing down impact.

Filed Jan 7, 2017 · Fuel system, Seat belts · 20,000 miles · FL

Bought this vehicle with only 11k miles from an elderly couple that hardly drove it. Now at 21k miles, there is a gas smell coming inside the vehicle and also outside of the vehicle. Has a rough idle and gas spews out of tank while I'm pumping gas. The front passenger tire sounds like it's about to fall off. Had to replace spark plugs twice already. Also, the driverside seatbelt will not retract. I bought this vehicle with only 11k miles thinking it will last for awhile, but I've had so many issues with it.