Front Seat Belt Retractor Problems of Kia Motor Sephia

Kia Motor Sephia owners have reported 8 problems related to front seat belt retractor (under the seat belt category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Kia Motor Sephia based on all problems reported for the Sephia.

1 Front Seat Belt Retractor problem of the 2001 Kia Motor Sephia

Failure Date: 09/18/2003

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.

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2 Front Seat Belt Retractor problem of the 2001 Kia Motor Sephia

Failure Date: 02/01/2001

When attempting to make an emergency stop in traffic that came to a sudden holt, anti-lock brakes did not respond. Pedal was applied, and vehicle just began sliding, hitting another vehicle in rear. Air bags did not deploy, and seat belts did not restrain. Kia has been contacted.

3 Front Seat Belt Retractor problem of the 2001 Kia Motor Sephia

Failure Date: 01/01/2001

Both rear seatbelt retractors keep tightening when used. Vehicle taken to dealership for inspection, dealer stated seatbelts were working properly.

4 Front Seat Belt Retractor problem of the 1999 Kia Motor Sephia

Failure Date: 04/01/2000

Consumer was traveling 35mph and didn't come to a complete stop. She applied brakes,and the seatbelt broke loose from the retractor. Consumer hurt her leg.

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5 Front Seat Belt Retractor problem of the 1997 Kia Motor Sephia

Failure Date: 11/22/1999

Engine check light is on/leaking motor oil/ power steering binding, and front and rear seat belts do not retract.

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6 Front Seat Belt Retractor problem of the 1997 Kia Motor Sephia

Failure Date: 06/27/1997

Dual air bags did not deploy and front and rear passnger's seat belt assembly did not restrain, allowing driver's chest to impact steering and css to be thrown forward. Injuries: back, neck. Head and concussions from css straps.

7 Front Seat Belt Retractor problem of the 1999 Kia Motor Sephia

When driving and upon proceeding to stop applying the brake pedal, consumer heard a noise coming from the front end. Also, vibration in the front end after coming to a complete stop, the vehicle lugged forward. Also, frontal safety belts do not retract, causing the belt to be very loose . Consumer has contacted the dealer. Please provide any further details.

8 Front Seat Belt Retractor problem of the 2000 Kia Motor Sephia

Vehicle was placed in off position, and driver's side/passenger side air bags deployed without a cause, also driver's side and passenger's side seat belts did not stay locked in housing mechanism. In addition, having problems with faulty brakes. Upon stopping brakes were making a loud noise, sounded like metal to metal. Consumer has contacted dealer. Please provide any further details. *ea04007*.

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