Kia Motor Sephia owners have reported 82 seat belt related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 7 most common seat belt problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's front seat belt buckle assembly (30 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's front seat belt anchorage (16 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
: the contact stated there is a problem with the front seat belt buckle. There is a NHTSA recall, # 04v305000 on the vehicle regarding the seat belt buckle assembly. The parts needed to repair their vehicle are not available at their local dealership. Read details...
I own a 3 year old kia Sephia. It was purchased as a used car from garden grove kia in CA. I bring to kia for all recommended regular maitenance. The last major checkup (30k miles) was less 6000 miles ago. Read details...
I 🅾wn a 2000 kia Sephia & the front drivers seatbelt retracts slow& does not lock. The passenger seatbelt does not retract @ all. Additionally, the passenger front door lock does not lock as if the lock actuator has seized up. Read details...
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 contact owned a 1997 kia Sephia. Contact's vehicle rear ended another vehicle at 35 mph . Upon impact, the frontal air bags did not deploy. There were three occupants in the car all wearing seat belts. The rear passenger side seat belt broke . Read details...