Seat Belt Related Problems of the 2001 Kia Motor Sephia

Table 1 shows four common seat belt related problems of the 2001 Kia Motor Sephia. The number one most common problem is related to the front seat belt retractor (three problems). The second most common problem is related to the rear seat belt (three problems).

Table 1. Seat Belt related problems of Kia Motor Sephia


Recently reported Seat Belt problems of the 2001 Kia Motor Sephia

The Front Seat Belt Retractor problem

I was stopped at a yield sign due to oncoming traffic and was stuck from the rear from another vehicle. My seatbelt did not lock and my chest struck the steering wheel and rebounded into the seat. My seat moved forward causing difficulty exiting the vehicle.   Read details...

The Rear Seat Belt problem

Consumer states that the rear seat belt did not lock when drive slammed on brakes, causing injuries. Ts   Read details...

The Front Seat Belt Buckle Assembly problem

My then 10 year old son got stuck when the passenger seat belt would not release. To get himself out he alone pushed his hips forward. This broke the seat belt mechanism. As of late our front seat belts have been difficult to engage.   Read details...


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