Kia Motor RIO owners have reported 63 seat belt related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 9 most common seat belt problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's seat belt (34 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's rear seat belt (9 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
The contact owns a 2023 kia Rio. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, he became aware that the vehicle failed to sound a seat belt warning chime to indicate that the passenger’s side seat belt was not buckled. No warning lights were illuminated. Read details...
The rear seat belts have shreaded at the base of the seat belt. I had the belts replaced by an independent mechanic, I was advised that it wasnot a warranty item, and he determined that the belts will continue to shred due to a design flaw that has the retractor at an angle and the teeth of the Read details...
Contact stated that both rear seat belts were not properly working. When the consumer tried to use the seat belts they will not extract enough to attach to the buckle. Consumer had an appointment with dealer on Tuesday to have the vehicle serviced. Read details...
: the contact stated the seat belt on the driver's seat came unbolted from the frame. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for inspection or repair. This was the second time that the seat belts failed. Read details...
Bought car in 01-06 started to get an air bag light on driver side in 05-06. First time was due to malfunction seat belt pretensioner ordered. Went back 06-21 replaced with seat belt retractor. Second time on 07-18 airbag light remained on was told due to seat covers. Read details...