Kia Sephia 1994
Model Sephia made in 1994 by Kia got 25 consumer complains there is 1 recall as well as 3 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to air bags, electrical system and engine and engine cooling. Technical service bulletines regarding exterior lighting, parking brake. There was one recall concerning power train .
Model 1994
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN | ||||||||||||||||
| 94V134000 | KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC. | from 11/01/1993 to 03/01/1994 | V (Vehicle) | 6945 | 08/19/1994 | MFR | HYUNDAI-KIA AMERICA TECHNICAL CENTER INC | 07/25/1994 | 07/28/1994 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | The electronic speedometer sensor can seize, causing the speedometer and cruise control (if the car is equipped with cruise control) to stop functioning. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | The loss of cruise control will cause temporary loss of control of vehicle speed. loss of the speedometer will result in the operator not knowing the actual speed of the vehicle. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will install a new speedometer drive gear, electronic sensor, and flexible shaft assembly. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: interior systems; instrument panel; speedometer.vehicle description: passenger cars.note: if your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and the remedy is not provided within a reasonable time and free of charge or the remedy does not correct the defect or noncompliance, please contact kia motors service center at 1-800-333-4542. also, contact the national highway traffic safety admininistration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393. | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - BRAKE LIGHTS | |||||
| KT-2008082201 | 08/28/2008 | 10026726 | Kia: 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. *pe | 12/09/2008 | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - TAIL LIGHTS | |||||
| KT-2008082201 | 08/28/2008 | 10026726 | Kia: 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. *pe | 12/09/2008 | |
| PARKING BRAKE - INDICATOR LIGHT | |||||
| KT-2008082201 | 08/28/2008 | 10026726 | Kia: 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. *pe | 12/09/2008 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS - FRONTAL | |||
| Vehicle was in a n head-on accident at 45 mph, and air bag did not deploy. dealer has not been contacted. *ak | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR | |||
| 02/01/1997 | 1 | 12/01/1996 | |
| Alternator failed. | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||
| 04/01/1995 | 2 | 01/01/1995 | |
| The engine had to be replaced since a thermometer didn't tell the engine it was hot. which blew the head gaskets, melted the spark plugs, took out the water pump, and so over heated the engine block. the front rotors went out twice. sounds like a wind tunnel, since the seals aren't good. the car doesn't accelerate properly when the gas pedal is pressed. never drive it during a 20 mph windy day. it get good gas mileage - still at 29 to 33 mpg. *ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||
| 09/21/1994 | 1 | 08/07/1994 | |
| Engine: when driving and downshift to slow down the vehicle does not recognize the fact that one is trying to slow down, when downshifting the vehicle the engine just completely dies, this does not happen intermittently. *ak consumer stated seatbelts have been replaced, also the brakes were replaced.*jb | |||
| 05/01/1995 | |||
| Speedometer failure. vehicle seize. tt | |||
| POWER TRAIN | |||
| 01/02/1999 | 1 | 04/11/1994 | |
| The electronic speedometer sensor was replaced under the 1994 recall. consumer says that the exact same part has gone bad again in early jan. 1999. dealer has been contacted. 94v-134. *ak | |||
| 10/12/1994 | |||
| Poor steering function and unable to monitor speed, milage or use cruise control. | |||
| 05/01/1995 | |||
| Speedometer failure. vehicle seize. tt | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||
| 12/30/1994 | |||
| Shifted into reverse vehicle jerked violently. resulting in vehicle accident. tt | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL) | |||
| 06/12/1994 | |||
| Front seat belt will not retract when put on during a sudden stop, can go right in the windshield. also the shift gear will not move when ready to shift the gear. *ak | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - ANCHORAGE | |||
| 09/21/1994 | 1 | 08/07/1994 | |
| Engine: when driving and downshift to slow down the vehicle does not recognize the fact that one is trying to slow down, when downshifting the vehicle the engine just completely dies, this does not happen intermittently. *ak consumer stated seatbelts have been replaced, also the brakes were replaced.*jb | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - RETRACTOR | |||
| 06/12/1994 | |||
| Front seat belt will not retract when put on during a sudden stop, can go right in the windshield. also the shift gear will not move when ready to shift the gear. *ak | |||
| 02/15/1996 | |||
| The drivers side seatbelt gets stuck in the holder and will not release and the belt cannot be used. please describe. tt | |||
| When seat is moved forward some, seat belt performs erratic. please describe details. tt | |||
| SEATS | |||
| 04/18/1997 | |||
| Driving at low speed, vehicle was impacted at 6:00 position, driver's seat track and anchors broke, causing the seat to fall backwards. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | |||
| 02/01/1999 | 4 | 12/04/1994 | |
| Front brake rotors wore out. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | |||
| 09/21/1994 | 1 | 08/07/1994 | |
| Engine: when driving and downshift to slow down the vehicle does not recognize the fact that one is trying to slow down, when downshifting the vehicle the engine just completely dies, this does not happen intermittently. *ak consumer stated seatbelts have been replaced, also the brakes were replaced.*jb | |||
| 06/22/1995 | |||
| The squeaking noise was present when the vehicle moved. the whole brake system was broken. tt | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - ROTOR | |||
| 04/01/1995 | 2 | 01/01/1995 | |
| The engine had to be replaced since a thermometer didn't tell the engine it was hot. which blew the head gaskets, melted the spark plugs, took out the water pump, and so over heated the engine block. the front rotors went out twice. sounds like a wind tunnel, since the seals aren't good. the car doesn't accelerate properly when the gas pedal is pressed. never drive it during a 20 mph windy day. it get good gas mileage - still at 29 to 33 mpg. *ak | |||
| 02/01/1999 | 4 | 12/04/1994 | |
| Front brake rotors wore out. | |||
| STEERING | |||
| 10/12/1994 | |||
| Poor steering function and unable to monitor speed, milage or use cruise control. | |||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | |||
| 10/12/1994 | |||
| Poor steering function and unable to monitor speed, milage or use cruise control. | |||
| 100 | 07/01/1996 | ||
| Vehicle stalls due to failed idle speed control valve. | |||
| 06/01/1996 | 1 | 09/01/1994 | |
| Sometimes when driving the car accelerated on its own. *ak | |||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - ACCELERATOR PEDAL | |||
| 04/01/1995 | 2 | 01/01/1995 | |
| The engine had to be replaced since a thermometer didn't tell the engine it was hot. which blew the head gaskets, melted the spark plugs, took out the water pump, and so over heated the engine block. the front rotors went out twice. sounds like a wind tunnel, since the seals aren't good. the car doesn't accelerate properly when the gas pedal is pressed. never drive it during a 20 mph windy day. it get good gas mileage - still at 29 to 33 mpg. *ak | |||