Two problems related to front seat belt buckle assembly have been reported for the 1998 Kia Motor Sephia. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
When attempting to fasten seat belt latch did not catch. She had to try until it worked.
When stopping driver's seat belt will unbuckle without prior warning. Consumer crashed into a tree, and the seat belt did not hold due to accident. Vehicle was totaled.
| Front Seat Belt Anchorage problems | |
| Front Seat Belt Buckle Assembly problems | |
| Rear Seat Belt problems | |
| Seat Belt problems |