CarRecallWatchThe 2002 Kia Sephia has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA, including 2 crashes, 1 injury.
The most-reported problem area is Tires (1 report).
0Recalls
6Owner complaints
2Crashes reported
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2002 Kia Sephia recalls
No safety recalls on file for the 2002 Kia Sephia.
Most common 2002 Kia Sephia problems
Problem areas named in the 6 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Tires | 1 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 |
| Electrical System | 1 |
| Air Bags | 1 |
| Power Train | 1 |
| Seat Belts | 1 |
What owners report
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
2002 Kia Sephia questions
Does the 2002 Kia Sephia have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 2002 Kia Sephia at this time.
What are the most common problems with the 2002 Kia Sephia?
Based on 6 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Tires (1), Service Brakes, Hydraulic (1), Electrical System (1).
How do I check if a recall on my 2002 Kia Sephia has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
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