1996 Kia Sportage Seat Belts Problems
6 owner-reported seat belts complaints from NHTSA data
Data sourced from NHTSA public database. For informational purposes only. Always consult a qualified mechanic.
Seat Belts Recalls (1)
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE SAFETY BELT BUCKLE MAY "FALSE LATCH" AND EXPOSE THE DRIVER TO UNRESTRAINED MOVEMENT DURING A CRASH.
Fix: OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN DECEMBER 20, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT KIA AT 1-800-333-4542.
Owner Complaints (6)
Your vehicle received recall 02V216000 for front seat belts, but your rear seat belt has failed. The dealership refused to replace the rear seat belt as part of the recall remedy. A failing seat belt reduces your ability to stay safely restrained during a crash.
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Your driver-side seat belt buckle won't stay latched and keeps coming undone while driving. Kia says this isn't covered under warranty, even though you haven't misused it. The fix will involve replacing the seat belt buckle assembly.
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Your seat belt latch comes undone when you lean forward, which happened twice after you bought the vehicle. During a car accident, your seat belt unlatched completely, and you were thrown into the windshield, causing head, neck, and shoulder injuries. The seat belt latch mechanism needs to be inspected and likely replaced to ensure it holds securely during normal driving and in a crash.
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Your vehicle was involved in a frontal collision where the airbags deployed, but the lap and shoulder seat belts failed to hold you in place. You were thrown into the window and sustained injuries as a result. The seat belt system may need inspection or replacement to ensure proper restraint function.
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Your rear passenger-side seat belt is stuck and won't release. This prevents proper use of that seat and could be a safety concern. The seat belt mechanism or latch assembly will likely need to be inspected and repaired or replaced.
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LEFT FRONT SEAT BELT ANCHOR BELT COVER CAME OFF.