1999 Kia Sephia Seat belts Problems
- Complaints
- 13about this part
- Share
- 3%of 428 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 58,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 13 complaints about the seat belts of the 1999 Kia Sephia, 3% of the 428 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 58,500 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“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.”
NHTSA complaint #10925281, filed 2016-11, 75,000 miles“Driver's side seat belt sounded as if it was locked/stuck in the retractor when it really was not. 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.”
NHTSA complaint #10064634, filed 2004-04, 42,000 miles“This is a complaint regarding equipment on the 1999 Kia Sephia ls, manufactured by Kia in korea on 08/25/98, and targets an extremely important safety item, specifically the driver's seat belt which has a defectively designed latch, since when the tab is inserted securely seated into the latch, it pulls out when pulled, or when one leans forward slightly stressing the seat belt. It is very , very dangerous, and I informed the closest dealer to my location, bay ridge Kia when I brought the car in for correction of recall items, but the belt was not on the list. …”
NHTSA complaint #10000385, filed 2002-12“When driving and upon proceeding to stop applying the brake pedal, consumer heard a noise coming from the front end. Also, vibration in the front end after coming to a complete stop, the vehicle lugged forward. Also, frontal safety belts do not retract, causing the belt to be very loose . Consumer has contacted the dealer. Please provide any further details.”
NHTSA complaint #864875, filed 2000-07“Seat belt tangled up around childs chest and stomach. Belt kept getting tighter and tighter.child was complaining of not being able to breath. Consumer took a pair of scissors and cut the belt. Consumer took vehicle to dealer, and they refused to fix because consumer cut seat belt. Please provide any further information.”
NHTSA complaint #895690, filed 2001-09Related recalls
- 04V305000Jun 24, 2004On certain passenger and sport utility vehicles, the front safety belt buckles may emit a "click" sound during the buckling process that is similar to the…Covers: Kia Sephia 1999–2000, Sportage 1999–2000
Seat belts: other model years
Other parts of the 1999 Kia Sephia
173 complaintsEngine cooling
88 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
71 complaintsElectrical system
63 complaintsFuel system
49 complaintsAir bags
37 complaintsSteering
23 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
19 complaintsBody and structure
17 complaintsSuspension
17 complaintsOther or unknown
15 complaintsEquipment
11 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1999 Kia Sephia
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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