2003 KIA Sephia
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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These records cover every 2003 KIA Sephia. To see whether one car still needs a recall repair, decode its VIN or check it with NHTSA.
Owner complaints
2 complaints
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- Air bags › Frontal › Sensor/control module
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.
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine
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
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.
- 10041265KIA motors: installing an additional ground cable to the battery may cause sensor problems.
- 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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