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 | ||||||
| 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. | ||||||
| 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 | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | |||
| 2 | |||
| I am well aware of ocassional problems with new vehicles , i feel that some one must rectify this situation , i would like very much to be a part of this . i have owned the car for 3 months and have had more than my share of problems with this car and attitudes from the dealership about having them fixed, i would like very much to be contacted by a representitive of nhtsa just to let me know that all my time was not wasted with this questionaire, hopefully you can do something to help me and my family and the many others i have talked to that are having these same problems with their kia's sincerely , donald r lavallee | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - BRAKE LIGHTS | |||
| 10/02/2004 | 15000 | 15 | 07/21/2000 |
| The car died while driving down the road repeatedly. battery leaked. brakes had to be replaced for the entire car at 60,000 miles. the vents on the dashboard have popped up and broken. now the defroster does not blow the air on the windshield. this vehicle was stored in a garage. the seams on the seat come undone. the cigarette lighter broke and flops in the dash. the switch to override the transmission lock is broken. the rear brake light broke when replacing the struts which you have to remove the back dash to get to. the board that is under the carpet in the trunk warped. the carpets came up from the sides of the car. the storage bin in the center console broke, twice. the wind shield chips and errodes when in a car wash. i have never seen a windshield in this bad shape before. the back seat does not stay down. the headlights have a bad seal and there is water now in them. the rubber around the doors comes out repeatedly. gear shifter is continually stuck. brakes take twice as long to stop my car as any other vehicle i have ever driven. i have to drive 2 & 1/2 hours to get repairs. the gas milage is closer to 24 mpg then the 35 that was marked on it when i bought it. there are noises from the engine compartment that are loud and unpleasant. there is a ground fault wire that is bad they want $75 an hour minimum of 10 hours to repair it. the fuse panel cover broke. the headlights cannot be alligned. *ak | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS | |||
| 3 | 02/23/1999 | ||
| Turn signal failed due to emergency flasher failure. yh | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS - SWITCH | |||
| 3 | 03/01/1999 | ||
| Complete lemon. nothing but problems. replaced brakes, transmission, 2 axles, windshield wiper motor, flywheel, faulty wiring in door, battery, starting problems, blinker switch replaced, seat tore upon car pick-up, too many things gone wrong to list | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS | |||
| 03/21/2006 | 7 | 1 | 05/20/1999 |
| The high beams are not aimed correctly. when you turn the high beams on they shine to the left into the oncoming lane of traffic. when you are driving and have them on the right half of the lane you are in the dark because the aim of the high beams are off. it is very hard to see if anything or anyone is on the right side of the road, and it makes it almost impossible to see the lane when you go around a right corner or curve. i have told the service department at the dealership and they said that there is no way to correct the problem due to how the headlamps were designed and installed. *jb | |||
| 06/14/2005 | 1 | ||
| Lights are blinking off and on constantly when i driving at night. i went to kia dealership in williamsburg. they told me that they couldn't find the problem. that it will take them a couple of days. that i would be charge by the hour. i was so upset i left the dealerships and they charge me 350 dollars and my car was not fix. i was totally rip off by them. i also told them that same day to fix my air conditioner due to it was shutting off and on when i hit the brakes. when i using the gas pedal my air conditioner works and then when i hit the brakes that air conditioner shut off. the kia dealer did not have clue what to do>>>>help!!it also doing this with the heat also.....i not sure on the exact date of service. i will find receipt and bank statements to go along with this. *nm | |||
| 10/02/2004 | 15000 | 15 | 07/21/2000 |
| The car died while driving down the road repeatedly. battery leaked. brakes had to be replaced for the entire car at 60,000 miles. the vents on the dashboard have popped up and broken. now the defroster does not blow the air on the windshield. this vehicle was stored in a garage. the seams on the seat come undone. the cigarette lighter broke and flops in the dash. the switch to override the transmission lock is broken. the rear brake light broke when replacing the struts which you have to remove the back dash to get to. the board that is under the carpet in the trunk warped. the carpets came up from the sides of the car. the storage bin in the center console broke, twice. the wind shield chips and errodes when in a car wash. i have never seen a windshield in this bad shape before. the back seat does not stay down. the headlights have a bad seal and there is water now in them. the rubber around the doors comes out repeatedly. gear shifter is continually stuck. brakes take twice as long to stop my car as any other vehicle i have ever driven. i have to drive 2 & 1/2 hours to get repairs. the gas milage is closer to 24 mpg then the 35 that was marked on it when i bought it. there are noises from the engine compartment that are loud and unpleasant. there is a ground fault wire that is bad they want $75 an hour minimum of 10 hours to repair it. the fuse panel cover broke. the headlights cannot be alligned. *ak | |||
| 03/10/2000 | 3 | 09/01/1999 | |
| No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - TAIL LIGHTS | |||
| 2 | |||
| I am well aware of ocassional problems with new vehicles , i feel that some one must rectify this situation , i would like very much to be a part of this . i have owned the car for 3 months and have had more than my share of problems with this car and attitudes from the dealership about having them fixed, i would like very much to be contacted by a representitive of nhtsa just to let me know that all my time was not wasted with this questionaire, hopefully you can do something to help me and my family and the many others i have talked to that are having these same problems with their kia's sincerely , donald r lavallee | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - TURN SIGNAL | |||
| 6 | 08/05/1999 | ||
| Turn signals fail continually, six repair attempts however continue to fail. mjs | |||
| Transmission was replaced and turn signals became inoperative, both within 500 miles. *ak | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - TURN SIGNAL - FLASHER UNIT | |||
| 6 | 08/05/1999 | ||
| Turn signals fail continually, six repair attempts however continue to fail. mjs | |||
| 08/18/1999 | 3 | 05/01/1999 | |
| Turn signal lights have failed to work on three occasions. the first time the dealer fixed a fuse. the second time a replacement part was needed. this is the third time and i am not sure what the remedy will be yet. however, i am seeking arbitration. shorts in wiring, fuse box lid falls off, a/c clump sounds when turned on, and brakes make a clink noise when applied. | |||