2002 KIA Sephia
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Owner complaints
6 complaints2 involved a crash1 injuries
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- Seat belts › Front › Buckle assembly
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
- Power train › Automatic transmission
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…
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
- Air bags › Frontal
During a 35 mph frontal collision front air bags did not deploy. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem. *Ak
- Electrical system › Ignition
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
- Service brakes, hydraulic
The vehicle experienced extended stopping distance.*jb
- Tires
Vehicle orginally started with a very hard pull to the right & vibration at highway speeds. when taken to dealership for repairs, told that service techs would not allow me to have back until repairs made because vehicle was dangerous to drive. after crossmember realign, still had a hard pull &…
Vehicle orginally started with a very hard pull to the right & vibration at highway speeds. when taken to dealership for repairs, told that service techs would not allow me to have back until repairs made because vehicle was dangerous to drive. after crossmember realign, still had a hard pull & vibration. returned to dealership. front tires replaced. still has hard pull & vibration but now at lower speeds. manufactor contacted all times but unable to remedy problem at this point. vehicle dangerous at any speed above 40mph since vehicle will vear hard to the right especially upon acceleration.
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 10201529TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: INFORMATION FOR HEADLAMP CONDENSATION AND MOISTURE - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the margin area. This bulletin provides information relating to some Kia models that may exhibit fogging, condensation, and/or moisture inside a headlamp assembly. Generally, a fogging condition is considered normal and can be eliminated by turning on the headlamps with the engine running for up to 30 minutes or during normal driving conditions. Headlamp assembly replacement WILL NOT be necessary in most cases.
- 10091489Tsb: automatic transmission fluid application guide - this bulletin provides information relating to the correct automatic transmission fluids that are required for each KIA model. Refer to the shop manual on kgis for the specific KIA model, then reference the automatic transaxle system/ repair procedures/ inspection and adjustment section for the correct atf check/fill procedures.
- 10026726KIA: all models. Article provides information relating to the improved durability of bulb life for rear combination bulb; rear stop lamp/tail lamp bulb utilized on multiple KIA models.
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