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2011 Kia Soul Seat Belts Problems

2 owner-reported seat belts complaints from NHTSA data

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Complaints
Jan 2021Jun 2016
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Data sourced from NHTSA public database. For informational purposes only. Always consult a qualified mechanic.

Owner Complaints (2)

mediumSEAT BELTS
Filed: Jan 2021

THE DRIVER SIDE SEAT BELT CONSTANTLY REVERSE LOCKS. THE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY AND THE SEAT BELT OFTEN RESERVE LOCKS WITHOUT A JERK OR SUDDEN STOP INCIDENT. IT USUALLY IS DISCOVERED WHEN TRYING TO PUT A SEATBELT ON.

NHTSA #: 11386666
mediumSEAT BELTS
Filed: Jun 2016

FROM THE DRIVER'S SEAT, MY SHOULDER HARNESS COMES FROM LEFT SHOULDER TO RIGHT HIP, WHERE IT IS LATCHED. THE SHOULDER HARNESS DOES NOT STAY IN A CROSS-BODY POSITION AND RIDES UP TO UNDER MY RIGHT ARMPIT. I DO NOT HAVE A BARREL BELLY THAT WOULD FORCE THIS UP. THE STRAP THEN IS HIGH ENOUGH TO CROSS OVER MY NECK. I WILL BE TAKING THE CAR TO THE DEALER TO SEE IF THERE IS ANY "FIX" FOR THIS, BECAUSE I DON'T WANT TO BE BEHEADED BY AN IMPROPERLY POSITIONED STRAP. I HAVE MOVED THE ADJUSTER ON THE DOOR POST AND CHANGED MY SEAT POSTION. NEITHER ACTION MADE A DIFFERENCE. WITH THE SEAT MORE FORWARD, THE STEERING WHEEL IS PRETTY CLOSE. HOW FAR AWAY SHOULD I BE? ANYWAY, I'M JUST WONDERING IF OTHERS HAVE HAD A PROBLEM WITH THE SHOULDER HARNESS RIDING UP AND WHAT CAN BE DONE ABOUT IT.L

NHTSA #: 10875823

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