2002 KIA SEPHIA — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
N/A
Safety Rating
6
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2002 KIA SEPHIA
The 2002 KIA SEPHIA has received a total of 6 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The most commonly reported problems involve the Air Bagsfrontal (1 complaint), Electrical Systemignition (1 complaint), and Power Trainautomatic Transmission (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2002 KIA SEPHIA
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2002 KIA SEPHIA. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 2002 KIA SEPHIA
6 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2002 KIA SEPHIA. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bagsfrontal | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Electrical Systemignition | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Trainautomatic Transmission | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulic | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tires | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
WHEN THE CONSUMER WAS HIT AT 5 MPH ON THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT UNLOCKED. DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK
WHILE SHIFTING GEARS, THE VEHICLE HESITATED. THE CONSUMER APPLIED THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL AND THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED AT A HIGH SPEED. THE CONSUMER APPLIED THE BRAKES, BUT THE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR. THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE WITH EXCESSIVE SPEED. THE DRIVER TURNED OFF THE VEHICLE AND RESTARTED IT. THE CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO DRIVE IT TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. THE MECHANIC INFORMED THE DRIVER THAT THE TRANSMISSION SOLENOID SWITCH NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. PLEASE FILL IN ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. *JB
DURING A 35 MPH FRONTAL COLLISION FRONT AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK
WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE STALLED. DRIVER WAS ABLE TO RESTART VEHICLE, AND DRIVE IT TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. MECHANIC COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. *AK *MR
THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE.*JB
Safety Rating for the 2002 KIA SEPHIA
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2002 KIA SEPHIA in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2002 KIA SEPHIA
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2002 KIA SEPHIA
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the KIA SEPHIA
- 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
- 2002 KIA SEPHIA (current)
- 2003 KIA SEPHIA — 2 complaints
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