1995 KIA SEPHIA — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
104
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
1
Service Bulletin
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1995 KIA SEPHIA
The 1995 KIA SEPHIA has received a total of 104 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY. 1 technical service bulletin have been issued by Kia America, Inc. for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Unknown Or Other (9 complaints), Power Trainautomatic Transmission (7 complaints), and Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline (6 complaints).
Recalls for the 1995 KIA SEPHIA
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 1995 KIA SEPHIA, potentially affecting up to 189,706 vehicles.
Recall 02V216000 — SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
| 189,706 vehicles affected
Defect: ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE SAFETY BELT BUCKLE MAY "FALSE LATCH" AND EXPOSE THE DRIVER TO UNRESTRAINED MOVEMENT DURING A CRASH.
Consequence: IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE SEAT OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED, INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY.
Remedy: OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN DECEMBER 20, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT KIA AT 1-800-333-4542.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1995 KIA SEPHIA
104 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1995 KIA SEPHIA. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
Most Recent Complaints
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 KIA SEPHIA. AFTER RECEIVING AN OIL AND FILTER CHANGE, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY CAUGHT FIRE UNDER THE HOOD WHILE DRIVING 10 MPH. THE CONTACT EXITED THE VEHICLE AND CALLED 911. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE AND FILED A REPORT. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT STATED THAT THE FIRE ORIGINATED IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT, BUT THE HEAT SOURCE WAS NOT DETERMINED. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE MANUFACTURER HAD BEEN NOTIFIED. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 125,479. UPDATED 05/19/08 *BF UPDATED 05/19/08
TECHNICAL DEFECT IN MANUFACTURING. MR THE CONSUMER STATED EVER SINCE THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED THE VEHICLE MADE ALL KINDS OF NOISES. *JB
DASHBOARD IS ROLLING BACK FROM THE WINDSHIELD ON BOTH DRIVER AND PASSENGER SID EOF THE CAR. UNABLE TO SECURE THE DASHBOARD.*AK
THE DASH HAS SEVERAL DISCOLORED BROWN.. LOOKING LIKE BURNT SPOTS ON IT AND HAS COMPLETELEY COME UNGLUED NEAREAST THE WINDSHIELD. THE DEFROSTERS ARE RENDERED USELESS BY THIS. I COMPLAINED TO A KIA DEALER AND HE SAID I COULD HAVE A NEW ONE PUT ON. BUT ONLY COMPLETELY AT MY EXPENSE.*AK
RECALL CAMPAIGN ON SEAT BELT BUCKLE. *TS REQUESTING INFORMATION ASSOCIATED WITH THE RECALL CAMPAIGN #(02V-216) OF SEAT BELT BUCKLE ASSEMBLIES 1995-98 KIA SEPHIS AND SPORTAGE VEHICLES.
Safety Rating for the 1995 KIA SEPHIA
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1995 KIA SEPHIA in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1995 KIA SEPHIA
Kia America, Inc. has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 1995 KIA SEPHIA. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
002 — EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
A/C SUCTION HOSE. *JD
NHTSA Investigations for the 1995 KIA SEPHIA
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the KIA SEPHIA
- 1994 KIA SEPHIA — 25 complaints
- 1995 KIA SEPHIA (current)
- 1996 KIA SEPHIA — 203 complaints
- 1997 KIA SEPHIA — 375 complaints
- 1998 KIA SEPHIA — 994 complaints
- 1999 KIA SEPHIA — 749 complaints
- 2000 KIA SEPHIA — 461 complaints
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- KIA FORTE — 3,450 total complaints
- KIA SEDONA — 3,334 total complaints
- KIA TELLURIDE — 2,109 total complaints
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