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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS - SWITCH | ||||||||||||||||
| 02V207000 | KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC. | from 09/01/1997 to 04/30/1998 | V (Vehicle) | 25000 | 09/06/2002 | ODI | HYUNDAI-KIA AMERICA TECHNICAL CENTER INC | 07/29/2002 | 08/01/2002 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | On certain passenger vehicles with 36,000 miles or less as of july 15, 2002, an electrical contact problem may have developed in the hazard switch which could result in inoperative hazard lights and/or inoperative turn signals. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | The loss of turn signals or rear hazard lamps could fail to warn a following driver that the vehicle is turning and/or is stopped and could result in a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will replace the hazard switch. owner notification began september 6, 2002. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact kia at 1-800-333-4542. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Also, customers can contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||
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 | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - TURN SIGNAL | |||||
| 001 | 06/01/2000 | 614030 | This bulletin provides information related to the turn signal circuit in certain vehicles. it is important to understand the circuit when diagnosing a turn signal malfunction. *tt | 09/26/2000 | |
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | ||||||
| EA00018 | HYUNDAI-KIA AMERICA TECHNICAL CENTER INC | 06/29/2000 | 07/29/2002 | TURN SIGHAL | 02V207000 | |
| Alleged that while driving, the turn signal switch failed | ||||||
| PE00004 | HYUNDAI-KIA AMERICA TECHNICAL CENTER INC | 01/13/2000 | 06/29/2000 | TURN SIGNAL, TRAFFIC SAFETY HAZARD | ||
| Allege that while driving, the trun signal switch failed.this failure increases the risk of a vehicle crash due to operator distraction and due to other vehicles being uninformed of the operator's intentions. | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | |||
| 1 | |||
| Lights in the interior dash and exterior go out intermittently. *mjs | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - BACK UP LIGHTS | |||
| Nhtsa recall 99v318000 and manufacturer's recall 99v318000 concerning fuel pump failure. dealership has the parts, but only has 1 mechanic that works on this type of car. they scheduled an appointment for 02-182-00 for the backup lights, but not for engine stalling. consumer will try to get recall repairs for the fuel pump done on the day of the appointment. *ak | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - BRAKE LIGHTS | |||
| 02/15/2003 | 61174 | 1 | |
| The vehicle's rear brake light failed. the part has been replaced five times within one year. the consumer believed there is a short in circuit. *nlm | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS | |||
| 10/01/2002 | |||
| Consumer states recieved recall letter, called dealer to schedule an appointment. consumer was told that the parts for recall were not available. consumer states its been a month and parts are still not available. consumer feels unsafe driving under these conditions. mr | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS - SWITCH | |||
| 08/25/1998 | 1 | ||
| Signal lights fail to work properly when in use during cold weather for 15 minutes or so. sometimes this happens when it's raining. the dealer replaced the hazard switch and there have not been any failures since. seat belts have been replaced 3 times. brakes and rotors have been replaced 3 times. windshield wipers failed prior to recall. head gasket replaced at 3500 miles. molding on the doors fell off and was replaced. tailpipe was replaced due to excessive exhaust fumes. *slc | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS | |||
| 11/04/2003 | 42000 | 1 | 02/20/2000 |
| I bought a 1998 kia sephia in feb of 2000 i have had to replace 3 gear shifters and three transmissions and the car has only been driven 2/3 of the time that i have owned this car. my signal light on one side has never really worked properly and the the headlight constantly shorts out. of course now i'm out of warranty and still experiencing these problems and many more i dont know where else to turn because all i'm ever told is that's a kia for you. i still have a loan of this car and dont think it's right that almost every year the gear shifter and trans need to be replaced. i would great appreciate any help you can give me because i havent been able to drive the car for the last 2 months because the gear shifter wont come out of park and when it did the trans raced when reaching 2 gear. there is no way anyone should experience this much trouble whether being a used car or not. please help me. *ak | |||
| 09/24/2000 | 1 | 07/01/1998 | |
| Brakes,lights,seats,battery,airbags,odometer,leaks,aircondition,leftdoorhandle (tiresize: 14`)( dot number: tire size: 14` ) | |||
| 08/15/1998 | |||
| Head light failure. *et | |||
| 1 | 02/18/1999 | ||
| Head lights failed. nlm | |||
| 2 | 02/18/1999 | ||
| On two occasions the front headlight filled with water. nlm | |||
| 03/24/2000 | 1 | 06/01/1999 | |
| I would never buy a kia again. this car has been nothing but trouble. the transmission prematurely went out with no warning. had to be completly replaced. both front headlight assemblies melted due to reasons still unknown. the brakes worn prematurely. not to mention all of the other hassles i've had with this car. sometimes i wish someone would just take it, i hate it so much! | |||
| When the transmission was in reverse, it would pop out of gear into neutral. then vehicle would stop. also, abs brakes were replaced twice due to excessive wear to drums. headlights would have condensation, and dashboard was replaced due to cracks. vehicle now on third transmission and it still slips out of reverse when backing up. *ak | |||
| 01/06/1999 | 1 | 03/20/1998 | |
| Headlight inoperative. nlm | |||
| When the high beams are on the headlights become inoperable, cause unknown. please give any further details. *ak | |||
| 2 | 02/18/1999 | ||
| On two occasions the front headlight filled with water. nlm | |||
| 1 | 02/18/1999 | ||
| Head lights failed. nlm | |||
| 08/09/1998 | 5 | ||
| Whenever fuel is pumped into tank, it would spill back out. vehicle cannot be completely filled. has taken vehicle to dealer & entire fuel tank system has been replaced. the problem still exists. also engine check light keeps coming on/turn signals would not show, and headlights would get moisture inside of lens. *ak | |||
| 09/25/1998 | 1 | 07/13/1998 | |
| Both head lamp seals failed, so when it rains or the car is washed the headlights fog up severly causing poor visibility. | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS - CONCEALMENT DEVICES | |||
| 10/19/2002 | |||
| Consumer states that while driving there is water inside of the headlight compartment causing a distraction to the consumer fairs. dealer notified. ts | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS - HIGH/LOW BEAM DIMMER SWITCH | |||
| 09/21/1999 | 2 | 12/13/1998 | |
| While driving headlights malfunctioned due to a a defect in the relay switch. *ak | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - TAIL LIGHTS | |||
| 1 | 03/23/1999 | ||
| The left rear tail light is out, dealer replaced bulb. *yh | |||
| 05/09/1999 | 2 | 10/01/1998 | |
| The left rear tail light sockets came apart causing the left turn signal to blink faster than the right one, the right rear bulb burnt out causing the blinker to blink fast. nlm | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - TURN SIGNAL | |||
| 1 | |||
| The turn signals failed.*yh | |||
| 7 | |||
| Turn signals only work intermittently. nlm | |||
| 08/09/1998 | 5 | ||
| Whenever fuel is pumped into tank, it would spill back out. vehicle cannot be completely filled. has taken vehicle to dealer & entire fuel tank system has been replaced. the problem still exists. also engine check light keeps coming on/turn signals would not show, and headlights would get moisture inside of lens. *ak | |||
| 03/01/1999 | 4 | ||
| I will be taking my car in for the 5th time on tuesday. the same problem with turn signal. | |||
| 06/02/1998 | 8 | 06/02/1998 | |
| On numerous occasions the turn signal fails to work. dealer replaced the fuse, but it did not resolve the problem. | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - TURN SIGNAL - FLASHER UNIT | |||
| Intermittently turn signals become inoperable. dealer has repaired vehicle; however,problem still exists. *ak | |||
| 05/01/1999 | |||
| Vehicle experiencing ongoing problem with turn signal failing to operate whenever a/c or heater are being used.s turn signal stop operating if either system is on. dealer notified, and problem unable to be corrected at this time. *ak | |||
| 02/15/1999 | 1 | 03/30/1998 | |
| Blinkers inoperative. nlm | |||
| 03/01/1999 | 5 | ||
| Left front turn signal malfunctioned. yh | |||