2003 KIA SEPHIA — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
2
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
1
Service Bulletin
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2003 KIA SEPHIA
The 2003 KIA SEPHIA has received a total of 2 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). 1 technical service bulletin have been issued by Kia America, Inc. for this model year. The most commonly reported problem area is the Air Bagsfrontalsensorcontrol Module (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2003 KIA SEPHIA
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2003 KIA SEPHIA. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 2003 KIA SEPHIA
2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2003 KIA SEPHIA. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bagsfrontalsensorcontrol Module | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Coolingengine | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED THE ADVANCED AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT WILL INADVERTENTLY ILLUMINATE. THIS COULD CAUSE THE AIR BAGS TO BE INOPERATIVE. DEALERSHIP WA SAWARE OF THE PROBLEM, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE IT.
CONSUMER STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED AND WITHOUT WARNING THE VEHICLE WOULD PULL TO THE LEFT CAUSING IT TO BE HARD TO CONTROL THE VEHICLE. DEALER NOTIFIED TS
Safety Rating for the 2003 KIA SEPHIA
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2003 KIA SEPHIA in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2003 KIA SEPHIA
Kia America, Inc. has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 2003 KIA SEPHIA. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
TSB-015 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES
KIA MOTORS: INSTALLING AN ADDITIONAL GROUND CABLE TO THE BATTERY MAY CAUSE SENSOR PROBLEMS. *RM
NHTSA Investigations for the 2003 KIA SEPHIA
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the KIA SEPHIA
- 1998 KIA SEPHIA — 994 complaints
- 1999 KIA SEPHIA — 749 complaints
- 2000 KIA SEPHIA — 461 complaints
- 2001 KIA SEPHIA — 158 complaints
- 2002 KIA SEPHIA — 6 complaints
- 2003 KIA SEPHIA (current)
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