1999 Kia Sephia seat belts problems
13 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the seat belts on the 1999 Kia Sephia — 3% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Seat belt patch clicks but will come loose with tension. This is the second recall notice that hasn't been repaired or reported by kia after 17 years.”
filed Nov 9, 2016
“Driver's side seat belt sounded as if it was locked/stuck in the retractor when it really was not. *ak the problem was similar to a recall on 1998 kia sephia (recall no. 02v-216), which is also experienced by consumer on his 1999 kia sephia. *la”
filed Mar 22, 2004
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- ON CERTAIN PASSENGER AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE FRONT SAFETY BELT BUCKLES MAY EMIT A…Campaign 04V305000 · Jun 24, 2004
Seat Belts problems in other Sephia years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 Sephia | 9 | 8% |
| 2000 Sephia | 17 | 6% |
| 1998 Sephia | 6 | 1% |
| 1997 Sephia | 20 | 10% |
| 1996 Sephia | 15 | 13% |
| 1995 Sephia | 9 | 14% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1999 Kia Sephia
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.