| Issue ID | 1458046 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11083131 |
| Manufacurer | Kia Motors America |
| Brand | KIA |
| Model | SORENTO |
| Model Year | 2014 |
| File date | 31/03/18 |
| Component | SEAT BELTS |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Passenger seat belt alarm/warning not indicated when front seat passenger is not buckled. Alarm/warning goes on only when the driver's belt is not buckled. Had the car checked at the local dealer and they were not aware of this as a problem. I emailed kia on 3/31/18 and called kia today and they stated that this feature is not a part of the car. The agent did acknowledge that they received my email. I had not received a response as oo 4/3/18 when i called to inquire. Note: although we've had the car for 4 years, we've not noticed this problem because we've always buckled. The other day, i accidentally was unbuckled and realized that no alarm or indicator told us to buckle. I read the manual and there was only information about the driver's seat belt and warnings. Nothing about passenger seat belts. Isnt this a safety issue? Shouldn't owners be informed? |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 52000 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | WOODLAND, CA |
| VIN pattern | 5XYKW4A7XEGXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | N |
| Was part original equipment? | |
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| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Vehicle speed | 40 |
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