2017 Kia Sorento Seat belts Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 1%of 808 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 767miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the seat belts of the 2017 Kia Sorento, 1% of the 808 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 767 miles.
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.
“Lr seat belt bayonet failed to return to flat, when passenger entered car, during turning and twisting getting in, head struck bayonet causing concussion.”
NHTSA complaint #11039263, filed 2017-10, 1,500 miles“When someone is sitting in the front passenger seat and does NOT have their seat belt on there is no warning alerting the operator of the vehicle, no lights blinking or no bells dinging. I have done a little research and this appears to be common on at least some Kia vehicles. Pretty much every other vehicle I have checked gives some kind of warning if passenger is not buckled. The seatbelt system is part of the restraint system (as I'm sure you know) so I would think that would be a big safety issue.”
NHTSA complaint #11493604, filed 2022-11“Werner KIA sold pre-owned vehicle with driver side seatbelt defect, very loose. It was acknowledged by dealer, on paperwork, stated they repaired/replaced it, only to see it was NOT repaired/replaced due to cost. To date, seatbelt still loose, may not work in crash situation. Werner KIA 2755 W. Tennessee St. Tall, FL.”
NHTSA complaint #11582222, filed 2024-04“Right side passenger seat has not warning/sound to remind passenger to fasten seat belt. Spoke with dealer after purchase and was told the vehicle I purchased only has a reminder sound for driver side only. Does not seem to coincide with requirements for seat belt notification.”
NHTSA complaint #11399465, filed 2021-03“Passenger seat belt not on warning no longer works when car is running or not running. Passenger can forget to put on seatbelt and no reminder chime. Problem is continuous. No warning lamps. Has been inspected but not repaired. Headlights come on and go off intermittently. Headlights come on when vehicle is off and not running Draining the battery down. Hard to duplicate. Has not been duplicated or repaired as it's intermittent without warning.”
NHTSA complaint #11471982, filed 2022-07Seat belts: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2 | 5% |
| 2022 | 2 | 1% |
| 2021 | 1 | 0% |
| 2020 | 2 | 1% |
| 2019 | 5 | 1% |
| 2018 | 3 | 1% |
| 2017 | 7 | 1% |
| 2016 | 10 | 1% |
| 2015 | 3 | 0% |
| 2014 | 4 | 0% |
| 2013 | 8 | 1% |
| 2012 | 4 | 0% |
| 2011 | 11 | 1% |
| 2008 | 1 | 0% |
| 2007 | 4 | 3% |
| 2006 | 2 | 1% |
| 2005 | 4 | 1% |
| 2004 | 1 | 0% |
| 2003 | 1 | 0% |
Other parts of the 2017 Kia Sorento
387 complaintsExterior lighting
125 complaintsOther or unknown
110 complaintsElectrical system
97 complaintsSteering
97 complaintsFuel system
49 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
37 complaintsEngine cooling
27 complaintsBrakes
23 complaintsVehicle speed control
21 complaintsBody and structure
17 complaintsAir bags
14 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2017 Kia Sorento
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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