2001 KIA SEPHIA Exterior Lightingheadlights Problems
2 NHTSA complaints on file
Exterior Lightingheadlights Issues in the 2001 KIA SEPHIA
2 exterior lightingheadlights complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2001 KIA SEPHIA. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.
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Complaints
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Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
All Exterior Lightingheadlights Complaints
CONSUMER STATED THAT HEADLIGHTS CHANGED FROM BRIGHT TO DIM CONSTANTLY. FIRST THEY WERE BRIGHT, THEN THEY GRADUALLY BECAME DIM. THE CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO SEVERAL MECHANICS AND WAS TOLD BY THAT THERE WAS NOTHING THEY COULD DO BECAUSE THIS WAS A MANUFACTURER'S DEFECT. THE HEADLIGHTS NEVER STOPPED WORKING, THEY JUST DIMMED ENOUGH THAT IT WAS HARD TO VIEW IN FRONT WHILE DRIVING. *AK THERE WAS TROUBLE WITH THE KEYLESS ENTRY. THE VEHICLE LOCKED UP WOULD NOT UNLOCK. WHILE DRIVING, THE PROBLEM SEEMED WORSE AT A MODERATE STEADY SPEED. *SC *JB
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LEFT REAR TURNING LIGHT EMITTING WHITE LIGHT ON A KIA SEPHIA SEEN IN TRAFFIC. THE CLEAR LENS AND A WHITE LIGHT BULB ARE THE CULPRITS. THIS ILLEGAL WHITE LIGHT IS FROM WHITE LIGHT BULBS MISTAKENLY USED VICE AMBER BULBS. THE ONLY WHITE LIGHT TO SHINE BEHIND A CAR IS BACK-UP LIGHTS. I DON'T KNOW IF THE OWNER OF THAT CAR REPLACED THE BULBS HIMSELF WITH THE WRONG BULBS OR IF ALL KIA'S ARE BEING PRODUCED THAT WAY. STRONGLY SUGGEST REPLACING ALL CLEAR TURN SIGNAL LENSES WITH AMBER ONES. YES, A RECALL. THAT WILL STOP ILLEGAL WHITE LIGHT FROM SHINING IN OTHER DRIVERS EYES ESPECIALLY AT NIGHTTIME. THANK YOU FOR A PROMPT RESPONSE. *AK
Other 2001 KIA SEPHIA Problem Areas
Air Bagsfrontal
16 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
14 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
9 complaints
Electrical System
5 complaints
Electrical Systemignition
5 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
5 complaints
Structurebodydoor
5 complaints
Air Bags
4 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling
4 complaints
Unknown Or Other
4 complaints
Electrical Systemignitionmodule
3 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Control
3 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcatalytic Convertor
3 complaints
Seat Beltsfrontretractor
3 complaints
Seat Beltsrearother
3 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
3 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components
3 complaints
Structure
3 complaints
Electrical Systemwiring
2 complaints
Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers
2 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System
2 complaints
Equipment
2 complaints
Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
2 complaints
Exterior Lightingtail Lights
2 complaints
Fuel System Other
2 complaints
Power Trainmanual Transmission
2 complaints
Seat Belts
2 complaints
Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly
2 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulic
2 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsmaster Cylinder
2 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control
2 complaints
Visibility
2 complaints
Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls
2 complaints
Wheelslugsnutsboltsstuds
2 complaints
Air Bagssidewindow
1 complaint
Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood
1 complaint
Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasoline
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection Systeminjectors
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly
1 complaint
Latcheslockslinkages
1 complaint
Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch
1 complaint
Power Train
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmissionparkneutral Start Interlock Switch
1 complaint
Power Trainclutch Assembly
1 complaint
Seats
1 complaint
Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner
1 complaint
Service Brakes Airsupply
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrumwheel Cylinders
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentshoses Linespiping And Fittings
1 complaint
Structurebody
1 complaint
Suspension
1 complaint
Suspensionfront
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontcontrol Armupper Ball Joint
1 complaint
Tiressidewall
1 complaint
Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal
1 complaint
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System
1 complaint
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemheater Core
1 complaint
Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevices
1 complaint
Visibilitywindshield
1 complaint
Wheelshub
1 complaint