NHTSA Complaint #11540312 — 2013 KIA OPTIMA

SEAT BELTS issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11540312
Vehicle	2013 KIA OPTIMA
Component	SEAT BELTS
Date of Incident	July 15, 2023
Date Filed	August 23, 2023
Mileage	187,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	SC

Consumer Description

The contact owns a 2013 Kia Optima. The contact stated that upon entering the vehicle and fastening his seat belt, the seat belt warning light remained illuminated. After unfastening the seat belt, the seat belt warning light turned off. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed a failure with the seat belt buckle. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, and a case was opened. The failure mileage was 187,000.

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