2018 Kia Optima Seat Belts Problems
2 owner-reported seat belts complaints from NHTSA data
2
Complaints
Feb 2025 – May 2019
Date Range
Data sourced from NHTSA public database. For informational purposes only. Always consult a qualified mechanic.
Owner Complaints (2)
mediumSEAT BELTS
Filed: Feb 2025
Passenger seat belt goes off when no one is sitting there.
NHTSA #: 11644266
mediumSEAT BELTS
Filed: May 2019
THERE IS A PROBLEM WITH THE PASSENGER'S SEAT BELT. OFTEN TIMES THE ALARM GOES OFF WHEN NO ONE IS SEATING IN THE SEAT ESPECIALLY WHILE DRIVING. ALSO, WHEN SOMEONE IS SITTING IN THE SIT IT OVERLY LOCKS NO MATTER THE SPEED OF THE CAR, THUS CAUSING THE PASSENGER TO HAVE TO UNDO AND REDO THE SEAT BELT WHILE DRIVING. THE SEAT BELT HAS ITS OWN MIND.
NHTSA #: 11217041
Other 2018 Kia Optima Issues
Engine (96)Power Train (18)Exterior Lighting (9)Electrical System (27)Service Brakes (7)Structure (6)Steering (12)Air Bags (8)Fuel/propulsion System (3)Vehicle Speed Control,engine (6)Suspension,engine,lane Departure (1)Visibility/wiper (1)Tires (1)Electronic Stability Control (esc),service Brakes (1)Forward Collision Avoidance (1)