1996 KIA SEPHIA — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
203
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
1
Service Bulletin
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1996 KIA SEPHIA
The 1996 KIA SEPHIA has received a total of 203 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 (18 complaints), Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline (12 complaints), and Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip (12 complaints).
Recalls for the 1996 KIA SEPHIA
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 1996 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 1996 KIA SEPHIA
203 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1996 KIA SEPHIA. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
Most Recent Complaints
DT: THE CONSUMER STATED THAT ON DECEMBER 1, 2003 THE DASHBOARD LIFTED UP IN THE FRONT WHEN TURNING ON THE DEFROSTER . IT DID NOT DEFOG THE WINDOW, IT WILL WORK SOMEWHAT BUT NOT LIKE IT SHOULD. CAN SEE THE INSIDE DASHBOARD WHERE WIRING AND FOAM WAS. IT HAS PROGRESSIVELY GOTTEN WORSE SINCE DECEMBER 2003. CONSUMER HAD TRIED TO PUSH THE DASHBOARD DOWN WITH HER HANDS, BUT THE DASHBOARD WILL NOT MOVE. CONSUMER HAS NOT HAD A DEALER LOOK AT VEHICLE. *AK
I PURCHASED A 1996 KIA SEPHIA AND HAVE THE SAME PROBLAM AS ALOT OF OTHER OWNERS. THE DASHBOARD IS LIFTING AND PEELING AWAY FROM THE FRAME.*AK
ABS BRAKING LIGHT APPEARED ON THE DASHBOARD AND REMAINED ON. CONSUMER NOTICED WHILE APPLYING THE BRAKES THE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR. CONSUMER DROVE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION, AND MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THE PROBLEM COULD NOT BE DUPLICATED. *AK
IT IS UNBELIEVEABLE THAT THERE IS NO RECALL ON THE DASHBOARDS FOR KIA VEHICLES. I OWN A KIA SEPHIA AND IT SEEMS LIKE THE DASHBOARD CRACKS AND PEELS OFF. I HAVE SEEN OTHER MODELS AND IT FACES THE SAME PROBLEMS. MATTER OF FACT I VISITED KIA DEALERSHIPS AND THERE IS NO WARRANTY ON THIS ITEMS. THE DEALERSHIPS ALSO MENTIONED THAT THEY HAVE ALOT OF COMPLAINTS ON THAT SAME ISSUE. I STRONGLY BELIEVE THAT THERE MUST BE A RECALL ON THIS ISSUES. *AK
DASHBOARD IS SEPARATING FROM THE FRAME OF THE INTERIOR OF THE VEHICLE. DEALER HAS EXAMINED THE VEHICLE ON FOUR OCCASIONS, AND WAS UNABLE TO RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK
Safety Rating for the 1996 KIA SEPHIA
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1996 KIA SEPHIA in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1996 KIA SEPHIA
Kia America, Inc. has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 1996 KIA SEPHIA. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
003 — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
THIS TECHINICAL SERVICE BULLETIN OUTLINES THE NEW SEPHIA REMANUFACTURED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION PROGRAM. *TT
NHTSA Investigations for the 1996 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 — 104 complaints
- 1996 KIA SEPHIA (current)
- 1997 KIA SEPHIA — 375 complaints
- 1998 KIA SEPHIA — 994 complaints
- 1999 KIA SEPHIA — 749 complaints
- 2000 KIA SEPHIA — 461 complaints
- 2001 KIA SEPHIA — 158 complaints
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- KIA SPORTAGE — 6,540 total complaints
- KIA FORTE — 3,450 total complaints
- KIA SEDONA — 3,334 total complaints
- KIA TELLURIDE — 2,109 total complaints
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