TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: 3RD ROW CENTER SEAT BELT RETRACTOR WEBBING GUIDE REPLACEMENT - This bulletin provides information regarding the replacement of the 3rd row center seat belt retractor webbing guide associated with the 'Warranty Extension Program' (WTY024) on 2015-2018MY Sedona (YP) vehicles produced from July 21, 2014 through December 6, 2017. The 3rd row center seat belt in the affected vehicles may not fully retract into the headliner when being stowed, resulting in the seat belt dangling from the roof.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗2016 Kia Sedona seatbelts problems
moderate Owners of the 2016 Kia Sedona have filed 4 NHTSA complaints about the seatbelts at roughly $500 to repair (U.S. federal records, as of August 2026). Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. See seatbelts across all vehicles →
Complaints
4
Recalls
0
Avg fix
$500
What stands out
No new NHTSA seatbelts complaint has been filed on this vehicle in over 9 years — the issue may be aging out of the active population.
Is there a fix? Manufacturer service bulletins
The manufacturer has issued service bulletins covering seatbelts on this vehicle — documented repair instructions, service campaigns, or warranty extensions sent to dealers. A TSB isn't a recall (it's not a free safety remedy), but it's the manufacturer acknowledging the issue and how to fix it.
WARRANTY EXTENSION: OWNER NOTIFICATION - This document is the notification to the 2015-2018 MY Sedona vehicle owners advising them of the warranty extension on their vehicles. Kia is extending the New Vehicle Limited Warranty coverage for repairs related to the 3rd Row Center Seat Belt Retractor Webbing Guide for all 2015-2018 MY Sedona vehicles from 5 years/60,000 miles to 15 years/Unlimited miles, whichever comes first, starting from the date the vehicle was first put into service. A dislodged or detached webbing guide of the 3rd row center seat belt can cause incomplete retraction when stowing the seat belt into the headliner, resulting in the seat belt dangling from the roof.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗WARRANTY EXTENSION: DEALER PRINCIPAL MEMO - This document is the announcement to the dealer principals of the warranty extension program for WTY024. Kia America, Inc., is extending the New Vehicle Limited Warranty coverage for the repairs related to the 3rd Row Center Seat Belt Retractor Webbing Guide for all 2015-2018 MY Sedona vehicles from 5 years/60,000 miles to 15 years/Unlimited miles, whichever comes first, starting from the date the vehicle was first put into service.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗WARRANTY EXTENSION: DEALER PARTS AND SERVICE MANAGER MEMO - This document is the announcement to the dealer Parts and Service Managers of the warranty extension program for WTY024. Kia America, Inc., is extending the New Vehicle Limited Warranty coverage for the repairs related to the 3rd Row Center Seat Belt Retractor Webbing Guide for all 2015-2018 MY Sedona vehicles from 5 years/60,000 miles to 15 years/Unlimited miles, whichever comes first, starting from the date the vehicle was first put into service. A dislodged or detached webbing guide of the 3rd row center seat belt can cause incomplete retraction when stowing the seat belt into the headliner, resulting in the seat belt dangling fr
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗WARRANTY EXTENSION: QUESTION AND ANSWER - This document is the Question and Answer Guide containing the most frequently asked questions regarding the warranty extension (WTY024).
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications. Bring the bulletin number to your dealer or shop.
What owners are reporting 1 most recent
The 2nd row center seat belt is defective and can not hold an occupant. The center seat belt had never been used before today - the buckles were still wrapped in blue plastic from the factory. Upon attempted first use, the smaller latchplate would not go into the smaller buckle. The white release button on the smaller buckle was depressed inwards - which it should not have been. The smaller…
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File a complaint with NHTSA → It's free, official, and how every report above got here — owner filings are the federal safety record this page is built on.
Common questions
How serious is the seatbelts problem on the 2016 Kia Sedona?
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 4 complaints have been filed. Repairs average $500 and most owners catch it before it causes a breakdown.
At what mileage does the seatbelts typically fail?
Based on the 4 complaints filed, seatbelts issues most often appear around 19,700 miles. Some report problems earlier; some make it well past 150,000 with no symptoms. Maintenance habits matter — vehicles that received timely fluid services and were not regularly overworked tend to last longer.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $500 for seatbelts repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to seatbelts?
No active recalls currently cover seatbelts issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Related
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Verify the raw federal record at
nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2016/Kia/Sedona.
Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities. Repair cost estimates are
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