Seat Belt Problems of Kia Motor Spectra

Kia Motor Spectra owners have reported 53 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 seat belt (36 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's front seat belt (5 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.


Recently reported Seat Belt problems of Kia Motor Spectra

The Seat Belt problem

Driver's seatbelt often fails to lock in and pops open mid-drive. It is often not apparent that the belt hasn't locked until it pops open. This would be especially dangerous in an accident.   Read details...

The Front Seat Belt problem

2005 kia Spectra. Consumer states airbags did not deploy during an accident the consumers daughter was driving. Also, the seat belt did not lock into place. Updated 12/08/jb the consumer stated the vehicle was totaled. Updated 07/20/10.   Read details...

The Front Seat Belt Buckle Assembly problem

The seat belt buckle housing on my 2004. 5 kia Spectra ex cracked, causing the seat belt not to latch.   Read details...

The Front Seat Belt Anchorage problem

When driving on flat surface consumer was hit on front left driver side of vehicle and air bags did not deploy. Dealer notified. Consumer states during the accident the seat belt failed to retract and the back seat unlocked and came down.   Read details...

The Rear Seat Belt problem

The contact owns a 2002 kia Spectra. While driving approximately 5 to 10 mph the middle seat belt broke. The child safety seat was secured in that seat belt when it broke. The child was not injured. The dealer stated that the repair would not be covered under the warranty.   Read details...




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