2003 Kia Optima Seat Belts Problems
1 owner-reported seat belts complaint from NHTSA data
1
Complaints
Apr 2005 – Apr 2005
Date Range
Data sourced from NHTSA public database. For informational purposes only. Always consult a qualified mechanic.
Owner Complaints (1)
mediumSEAT BELTS
Filed: Apr 2005
THE STANDARD SAFETY STRAP IN THE MIDDLE REAR SEAT WILL NOT SECURELY FASTEN THE CHILD SEAT. AFTER A PERIOD OF DAYS THE STRAPS WILL LOOSEN. *AK THE CAR SEAT DID NOT FIT PROPERLY IN THE REAR SEAT EVEN WHEN PROFESSIONALLY INSTALLED. THE CONSUMER HAS TRIED MULTIPLE CHILD SEAT BRANDS AND TYPES ALL WITH THE SAME RESULT. ON THREE OCCASION THE SEAT HAS TIPPED OVER WHILE THE CHILD WAS SECURED IN IT. *NM
NHTSA #: 10115422
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