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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - FUEL PUMP | ||||||||||||||||
| 99V318000 | KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC. | from 09/03/1997 to 05/16/1999 | V (Vehicle) | 102944 | 12/23/1999 | ODI | HYUNDAI-KIA AMERICA TECHNICAL CENTER INC | 11/09/1999 | 11/17/1999 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. the electrical circuit for the fuel pump is grounded at junction connector g300. if the pin tension is poor, or the bolt securing the connector to the vehicle floor is not tightened sufficiently, a poor connection is made. as the fuel pump operates, the poor connection can create heat which in turn increases resistance. eventually the fuel pump will not receive enough current to operate. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This condition could cause the engine to stall, increasing the risk of a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | This corrective action is being performed in conjunction with recall no. 99v317. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | 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.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||
| 99V317000 | KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC. | from 09/03/1997 to 05/16/1999 | V (Vehicle) | 102944 | 12/23/1999 | ODI | HYUNDAI-KIA AMERICA TECHNICAL CENTER INC | 11/09/1999 | 11/17/1999 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. electrical current to the fuel pump passes through the c304 and c305 connectors. if exposed to moisture, these connectors could corrode. over time, the fuel pump will not receive enough current to operate. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This condition could cause the engine to stall, increasing the risk of a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will replace the existing connectors and reposition those connectors to an area where the placement is designed to prevent contact with moisture. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Kia recall no. sc013.owner notification began december 23, 1999.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.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | ||||||
| RQ03006 | HYUNDAI-KIA AMERICA TECHNICAL CENTER INC | 08/15/2003 | 02/03/2004 | REFUELING SPIT BACK | ||
| In june 2000, kia notified odi of a defect condition in approximately 100,000 my 1998-99 sephia passenger vehicles manufactured from october 17, 1997 to may 16, 1999, that could result in fuel spit back while refueling (ea99-034, recall 00v-175).according to kia, manufacturing changes made to the onboard refueling vapor recovery (orvr) valve could cause fuel shut off before the tank reached 95% of nominal capacity during refueling.kia stated that if the consumer then attempted to add more fuel to the tank, fuel spillback or spitback from the fuel filler neck could occur.kia replaced the orvr valves in the recalled vehicles.odi has received 16 complaints of fuel spit back on vehicles that have received the recall and 5 complaints on vehicles that were not covered by the recall.kia has identified 2 fuel spit back complaints on vehicles that were recalled and 8 complaints on vehicles not covered by the original recall.kia has also provided warranty information showing 191 claims potentially related to fuel spitback on non-recalled vehicles. odi has upgraded its investigation to an engineering analysis to further assess the scope, frequency, and trend of the fuel spitback risk associated with the alleged defect in the subject vehicles. | ||||||
| EA04004 | HYUNDAI-KIA AMERICA TECHNICAL CENTER INC | 02/03/2004 | 07/29/2004 | REFUELING SPIT BACK | ||
| Based on the low rate of fuel spit-back incedents (14.3 incidents per 100,000 vehicles sold), a low warranty claims rate of 0.02 percent, and the lack of engineering information that would support the presence of an engineering defect, a safety-related defect trend has not been identified and further use of agency resources does not appear to be warranted.accordingly, this investigation is closed.the closing of this investigation does not constitute a finding by nhtsa that no safety-related defect exists.the agency reserves the right to take further action if warranted by the circumstances.for additional information, see the attached closing report. | ||||||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | ||||||
| EA04004 | HYUNDAI-KIA AMERICA TECHNICAL CENTER INC | 02/03/2004 | 07/29/2004 | REFUELING SPIT BACK | ||
| Based on the low rate of fuel spit-back incedents (14.3 incidents per 100,000 vehicles sold), a low warranty claims rate of 0.02 percent, and the lack of engineering information that would support the presence of an engineering defect, a safety-related defect trend has not been identified and further use of agency resources does not appear to be warranted.accordingly, this investigation is closed.the closing of this investigation does not constitute a finding by nhtsa that no safety-related defect exists.the agency reserves the right to take further action if warranted by the circumstances.for additional information, see the attached closing report. | ||||||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE | ||||||
| EA04004 | HYUNDAI-KIA AMERICA TECHNICAL CENTER INC | 02/03/2004 | 07/29/2004 | REFUELING SPIT BACK | ||
| Based on the low rate of fuel spit-back incedents (14.3 incidents per 100,000 vehicles sold), a low warranty claims rate of 0.02 percent, and the lack of engineering information that would support the presence of an engineering defect, a safety-related defect trend has not been identified and further use of agency resources does not appear to be warranted.accordingly, this investigation is closed.the closing of this investigation does not constitute a finding by nhtsa that no safety-related defect exists.the agency reserves the right to take further action if warranted by the circumstances.for additional information, see the attached closing report. | ||||||
| RQ03006 | HYUNDAI-KIA AMERICA TECHNICAL CENTER INC | 08/15/2003 | 02/03/2004 | REFUELING SPIT BACK | ||
| In june 2000, kia notified odi of a defect condition in approximately 100,000 my 1998-99 sephia passenger vehicles manufactured from october 17, 1997 to may 16, 1999, that could result in fuel spit back while refueling (ea99-034, recall 00v-175).according to kia, manufacturing changes made to the onboard refueling vapor recovery (orvr) valve could cause fuel shut off before the tank reached 95% of nominal capacity during refueling.kia stated that if the consumer then attempted to add more fuel to the tank, fuel spillback or spitback from the fuel filler neck could occur.kia replaced the orvr valves in the recalled vehicles.odi has received 16 complaints of fuel spit back on vehicles that have received the recall and 5 complaints on vehicles that were not covered by the recall.kia has identified 2 fuel spit back complaints on vehicles that were recalled and 8 complaints on vehicles not covered by the original recall.kia has also provided warranty information showing 191 claims potentially related to fuel spitback on non-recalled vehicles. odi has upgraded its investigation to an engineering analysis to further assess the scope, frequency, and trend of the fuel spitback risk associated with the alleged defect in the subject vehicles. | ||||||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY | ||||||
| RQ03006 | HYUNDAI-KIA AMERICA TECHNICAL CENTER INC | 08/15/2003 | 02/03/2004 | REFUELING SPIT BACK | ||
| In june 2000, kia notified odi of a defect condition in approximately 100,000 my 1998-99 sephia passenger vehicles manufactured from october 17, 1997 to may 16, 1999, that could result in fuel spit back while refueling (ea99-034, recall 00v-175).according to kia, manufacturing changes made to the onboard refueling vapor recovery (orvr) valve could cause fuel shut off before the tank reached 95% of nominal capacity during refueling.kia stated that if the consumer then attempted to add more fuel to the tank, fuel spillback or spitback from the fuel filler neck could occur.kia replaced the orvr valves in the recalled vehicles.odi has received 16 complaints of fuel spit back on vehicles that have received the recall and 5 complaints on vehicles that were not covered by the recall.kia has identified 2 fuel spit back complaints on vehicles that were recalled and 8 complaints on vehicles not covered by the original recall.kia has also provided warranty information showing 191 claims potentially related to fuel spitback on non-recalled vehicles. odi has upgraded its investigation to an engineering analysis to further assess the scope, frequency, and trend of the fuel spitback risk associated with the alleged defect in the subject vehicles. | ||||||
| EA04004 | HYUNDAI-KIA AMERICA TECHNICAL CENTER INC | 02/03/2004 | 07/29/2004 | REFUELING SPIT BACK | ||
| Based on the low rate of fuel spit-back incedents (14.3 incidents per 100,000 vehicles sold), a low warranty claims rate of 0.02 percent, and the lack of engineering information that would support the presence of an engineering defect, a safety-related defect trend has not been identified and further use of agency resources does not appear to be warranted.accordingly, this investigation is closed.the closing of this investigation does not constitute a finding by nhtsa that no safety-related defect exists.the agency reserves the right to take further action if warranted by the circumstances.for additional information, see the attached closing report. | ||||||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY - FILLER PIPE AND CAP | ||||||
| RQ03006 | HYUNDAI-KIA AMERICA TECHNICAL CENTER INC | 08/15/2003 | 02/03/2004 | REFUELING SPIT BACK | ||
| In june 2000, kia notified odi of a defect condition in approximately 100,000 my 1998-99 sephia passenger vehicles manufactured from october 17, 1997 to may 16, 1999, that could result in fuel spit back while refueling (ea99-034, recall 00v-175).according to kia, manufacturing changes made to the onboard refueling vapor recovery (orvr) valve could cause fuel shut off before the tank reached 95% of nominal capacity during refueling.kia stated that if the consumer then attempted to add more fuel to the tank, fuel spillback or spitback from the fuel filler neck could occur.kia replaced the orvr valves in the recalled vehicles.odi has received 16 complaints of fuel spit back on vehicles that have received the recall and 5 complaints on vehicles that were not covered by the recall.kia has identified 2 fuel spit back complaints on vehicles that were recalled and 8 complaints on vehicles not covered by the original recall.kia has also provided warranty information showing 191 claims potentially related to fuel spitback on non-recalled vehicles. odi has upgraded its investigation to an engineering analysis to further assess the scope, frequency, and trend of the fuel spitback risk associated with the alleged defect in the subject vehicles. | ||||||
| EA04004 | HYUNDAI-KIA AMERICA TECHNICAL CENTER INC | 02/03/2004 | 07/29/2004 | REFUELING SPIT BACK | ||
| Based on the low rate of fuel spit-back incedents (14.3 incidents per 100,000 vehicles sold), a low warranty claims rate of 0.02 percent, and the lack of engineering information that would support the presence of an engineering defect, a safety-related defect trend has not been identified and further use of agency resources does not appear to be warranted.accordingly, this investigation is closed.the closing of this investigation does not constitute a finding by nhtsa that no safety-related defect exists.the agency reserves the right to take further action if warranted by the circumstances.for additional information, see the attached closing report. | ||||||
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY | ||||||
| RQ03006 | HYUNDAI-KIA AMERICA TECHNICAL CENTER INC | 08/15/2003 | 02/03/2004 | REFUELING SPIT BACK | ||
| In june 2000, kia notified odi of a defect condition in approximately 100,000 my 1998-99 sephia passenger vehicles manufactured from october 17, 1997 to may 16, 1999, that could result in fuel spit back while refueling (ea99-034, recall 00v-175).according to kia, manufacturing changes made to the onboard refueling vapor recovery (orvr) valve could cause fuel shut off before the tank reached 95% of nominal capacity during refueling.kia stated that if the consumer then attempted to add more fuel to the tank, fuel spillback or spitback from the fuel filler neck could occur.kia replaced the orvr valves in the recalled vehicles.odi has received 16 complaints of fuel spit back on vehicles that have received the recall and 5 complaints on vehicles that were not covered by the recall.kia has identified 2 fuel spit back complaints on vehicles that were recalled and 8 complaints on vehicles not covered by the original recall.kia has also provided warranty information showing 191 claims potentially related to fuel spitback on non-recalled vehicles. odi has upgraded its investigation to an engineering analysis to further assess the scope, frequency, and trend of the fuel spitback risk associated with the alleged defect in the subject vehicles. | ||||||
| EA04004 | HYUNDAI-KIA AMERICA TECHNICAL CENTER INC | 02/03/2004 | 07/29/2004 | REFUELING SPIT BACK | ||
| Based on the low rate of fuel spit-back incedents (14.3 incidents per 100,000 vehicles sold), a low warranty claims rate of 0.02 percent, and the lack of engineering information that would support the presence of an engineering defect, a safety-related defect trend has not been identified and further use of agency resources does not appear to be warranted.accordingly, this investigation is closed.the closing of this investigation does not constitute a finding by nhtsa that no safety-related defect exists.the agency reserves the right to take further action if warranted by the circumstances.for additional information, see the attached closing report. | ||||||
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY - FILLING/CHARGING | ||||||
| RQ03006 | HYUNDAI-KIA AMERICA TECHNICAL CENTER INC | 08/15/2003 | 02/03/2004 | REFUELING SPIT BACK | ||
| In june 2000, kia notified odi of a defect condition in approximately 100,000 my 1998-99 sephia passenger vehicles manufactured from october 17, 1997 to may 16, 1999, that could result in fuel spit back while refueling (ea99-034, recall 00v-175).according to kia, manufacturing changes made to the onboard refueling vapor recovery (orvr) valve could cause fuel shut off before the tank reached 95% of nominal capacity during refueling.kia stated that if the consumer then attempted to add more fuel to the tank, fuel spillback or spitback from the fuel filler neck could occur.kia replaced the orvr valves in the recalled vehicles.odi has received 16 complaints of fuel spit back on vehicles that have received the recall and 5 complaints on vehicles that were not covered by the recall.kia has identified 2 fuel spit back complaints on vehicles that were recalled and 8 complaints on vehicles not covered by the original recall.kia has also provided warranty information showing 191 claims potentially related to fuel spitback on non-recalled vehicles. odi has upgraded its investigation to an engineering analysis to further assess the scope, frequency, and trend of the fuel spitback risk associated with the alleged defect in the subject vehicles. | ||||||
| EA04004 | HYUNDAI-KIA AMERICA TECHNICAL CENTER INC | 02/03/2004 | 07/29/2004 | REFUELING SPIT BACK | ||
| Based on the low rate of fuel spit-back incedents (14.3 incidents per 100,000 vehicles sold), a low warranty claims rate of 0.02 percent, and the lack of engineering information that would support the presence of an engineering defect, a safety-related defect trend has not been identified and further use of agency resources does not appear to be warranted.accordingly, this investigation is closed.the closing of this investigation does not constitute a finding by nhtsa that no safety-related defect exists.the agency reserves the right to take further action if warranted by the circumstances.for additional information, see the attached closing report. | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | |||
| 05/01/2006 | 4 | 08/01/1999 | |
| 1999 sephia brakes, transmission were replaced. consumer feels that the exhaust should be recalled. *ts the technician determine that there was a split in the centerpipe of the exhaust which caused it to be loud. the part is a piece of flexible housing. the part could not be purchased separately but the consumer had to purchase the entire pipe. the part was replaced but split again three more times. *nm since the vehicle was purchased the brakes have been replaced, the transmission has been replaced and gas leakage problem has been repaired. | |||
| 03/15/2003 | 3 | ||
| I have owned a 1999 -2000 kia sephia for almost two years now and it has caused me nothing but trouble, at the moment i have had a kia dealership fix the fuel censors three times and this time we went to go get it checked cause the check engines light came on and all they did was turn the light off and say they would look at it new again when we went back they said they couldn't find anything wrong with it , all i know is that one day me or someone else driving me car is going to be in the middle of the road with a very dead car either hurt or have the potential to be hurt . *nlm | |||
| 04/18/2002 | 1 | 04/12/1999 | |
| Consumer stateed while driving she smelled gas, then vehicle cut off because of the fuel rail popping off which caused the fuel to leak. nlm *tt | |||
| 02/15/2000 | 1 | 12/01/1999 | |
| Consumer states gas mileage has gone down. *slc | |||
| 08/05/1999 | |||
| After is inserted in the gas tank, gas began to leak out. dealer aware of problem, but cannot fix it. *yc | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY | |||
| 10/01/2003 | 10 | ||
| Fuel spit back from filler spout: when trying to add fuel, the fuel spits back out at you. it's not just a little bit, but enough to soak your clothing, the side of your car, etc. this is a major safety issue that is being shunted by kia corp. on this vehicle, the recalled valve was replaced, then replaced again . this did not solve the spit back problem. i called kia directly and they told me that they did not know what the problem could be that i would have to bring it to a kia dealer. i told them that with all the complaints that are on this site and most likely, many others, that they must know. they said no, bring it to a dealer. they also told me to let them know when it would be there and they would call the dealer to verify the problem. this was a monetary set up in my opinion.... i brought the vehicle to the dealer, then the dealer called me and told me the car needed a gas tank, i asked them what was wrong with the original one. they told me that it was funny that kia called them first thing in the morning and told them that it needed a gas tank. there is a valve that is most likely to malfunction and that there is no repair other than to replace it. a bad valve does make sense and also the way kia informed the dealer of the problem. they told me they didnt know , yet they told the dealer the fix , and also, i got charged $ 95.00 for 1 hour labor. they did nothing to the car, just answered the phone. this problem should be addressed more aggressively cause with the problem of static electricity and fuel all over the car and your clothing, there could be severe problems. beware of kia customer service. *la | |||
| 09/19/1999 | 09/01/1999 | ||
| Since i bought vehicle, pump turns off early. had called numerous times to dealership and mentioned, said to bring it in next service. when fuel assembly recalled, assumed this was the problem. when it didn't, i kept thinking it was the gas station pump and when dealership asked if any addtl problems (pitre/thomas) mentioned, but they assumed, i think, it was probably gas pump also and that i was oversensitive. when recalled on 10/9 for fuel intake/emissions, dealership initially said (same day) that this is what can cause pump to turn off early (recall problems and ball, etc), so i assumed fixed. that day (10/9) dealership called and told me car would not be ready to go home that evening and was in pieces/disassembled- the part was supposed to come in, and didn't. they also mentioned they couldn't provide a loaner. i told them to reassemble it, as i live 36 miles from the dealership and was not going to take a taxi or bus, esp. with a warranty. they agreed and stayed later and reassembled it. when i picked it up that evening, with a witness, and asked if reassembling it so quickly would make it dangerous to drive, they claimed wouldn't recommend it, but should be okay. when it started, it sounded funny. they said to return the next day to finish the work, which i did. the same problems existed, so i brought it back. the dealership is now saying that my fuel neck is all twisted and that the fuel filler door is plastic when it should be made of metal, that they didn't do this and cannot explain why these two problems. kia consumer affairs has been contacted and of no assistance (scott downs nor any rep has taken a call- always voice mail- and has not ever/does not return calls. i am furious. the car is obviously assembled wrong and neither the dealerships or kia are addressing or yet resolving the defective problem.*ak referenced in rq03-006 | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - FUEL PUMP | |||
| 09/24/1999 | 14000 | 4 | 07/01/1999 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 1999 kia sephia. the contact received a recall notice for nhtsa campaign id number 99v317000 (fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump). he was not experiencing any failures at the time, but he took the vehicle to the dealer and they replaced the fuel pump connectors. in 2003 (three years later), the engine service light illuminated on the instrument panel and the vehicle would sporadically stall at any speed. the vehicle also experienced a no start condition. he took the vehicle back to the dealer and they stated that the fuel pump connector was corroded and needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred in 2006. he took the vehicle back to the dealer and they stated that the fuel pump connector was corroded again. the vehicle was repaired again; however, the contact believes that the recall repair is not the correct remedy because the corrosion occurs every three years. the failure mileage was 14,000 and current mileage was 54,000. updated 08/06/09.*jb | |||
| 05/19/2003 | 594 | 10 | 10/01/1999 |
| Consumer has experienced several problems with 1999 kia sephia. nar 07/21/2003.*mr transmission, rear blinkers, brake pads, fuel pump and valve. *cb | |||
| 08/01/2001 | 4 | 06/15/1999 | |
| Recall number 99v318000. remedy did not correct recall problem , fuel pump does not receive enough current which causes the vehicle to completely shut down. *ak vehicle only shuts down when it it stopped or is slowing for a turn. *slc | |||
| 05/22/2001 | 2 | 09/01/1999 | |
| Since earnhardt kia re-ground transmission wiring harness and worked on fuel pump (another recall), car has still stuck in gear, dragged, made grinding sound and shakes from 45 to esp. 55-75 mph, partic when running hot (over 15 minutes). it also still randomly stalls on cold start or when rainy/wet. kia consumer affairs called and requested i not take the vehicle back to earnhardt or to thomas motors authorized kia dealerships and to please take it to another dealership and they would call back to confirm a loaner vehicle....which they did not. sure enough, this morning, on the way to work, it was doing it's usual dragging, grinding, and shaking while i drove except, this time, it stuck in 1-2 gear all the way up to 45mph, then jumped, and then when it went up to 65mph (freeway) right afterwards, i smelled a strange smokey chemical smell and the engine light came on immediately. i was two exits from work so was able to make it to work and called kia and another dealership (childress kia) right away. the vehicle only has 28,800 miles and kess than 2 years old. to make matters worse, i twice had to call kia back when one of their representatives and then the tow truck driver they had arranged to take the vehicle indicated that kia had placed a note in my file that my warranty was pre-expired. it took calling back, being put on hold numerous times before they finally indicated that they had made an administrative mistake and, of course, still warrantied. this manufacturer has been nothing less than unresponsive and incompetent mechanically and administratively in resolving this vehicles major powertrain defects (past and current) and request investigation remain open until vehicle recalled and returned.*ak | |||
| 02/21/2000 | 1 | ||
| Vehicle experienced failure of the engine due to possible recall component failure prior to recall notificiation (99v-317) fuel pump failure. *mjs | |||
| 1 | |||
| Consumer does not feel safe in the vehicle due to recall (99v318). *mjs | |||
| 1 | |||
| Consumer denied recall repair due to lack of parts. (99v-318) *mjs | |||
| 12/01/1999 | 1 | ||
| Consumer tried to schedule recall repair (99v-318), however denied due to vin #, owner not satisfied with notice. *mjs | |||
| 1 | |||
| Recall work was denied by one dealership and consumer had repair done at another. (99v-318) *mjs | |||
| 1 | |||
| Vehicle recall repair denied due to problem with dealership/scheduling. (99v-317/318 and 99v-271). *mjs | |||
| 1 | 03/16/1999 | ||
| Prior to recall fuel sensor failed causing the vehicle to stall on the road (99v-317).yh | |||
| 01/20/2000 | 11/01/1999 | ||
| Defective fuel pump, causing intermittent stalling. also, gear shift would not shift out of gear. dealer notified. *ak *ml | |||
| Consumer contacted dealer in reference to recall number 99v318000 concerning fuel pump failure. dealer stated the parts were on back order, parts still not available. *ak | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM | |||
| 01/08/2001 | |||
| While driving engine compartment caught on fire . dealer will replace fuel injection harness/ cooling system, and various other parts.*ak | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY | |||
| 02/23/2003 | 1 | 02/07/2003 | |
| I have a 1999 kia sephia that was purchased used. after calling the kia customer service number i was informed on the recall concerning the fuel tank . my personal problem with the fuel tank was the spitting out of fuel when attempting to fill up the gas tank. i took the car in to the columbus, ga kia autosport where they fixed the recall issue and stated that i should no longer have the issue with gas running out when trying to fill the tank. after the recall was fixed, i went to put gas in my car and the issue still existed. after taking the car back i was told that the issue had been repaired twice and the manufactuerer would not allow them to repair again. i was also told different things to do when pumping fuel in order to keep the problem from happening. the issue still exists. the paint below and around the area in which you dispense fuel is begining to fade away due to gas running down the side of the car when filling the tank. there was also an ongoing issue with the car smoking. the service center said that it was the short block of the engine and replaced that, but the car continues to smoke. after reading more on the recall i am curious as to whether engine problems can be a affect of the fuel recall issue not being properly taken care of. the service center never checked to see if there were another issue as to why the fuel continues to run or spit ot when filling the tank. the date placed in incident date is approximate, but the issue is ongoing.*ak | |||
| 06/19/2003 | 5 | 10/01/1999 | |
| The vehicle had numerous recalls and problems. when the consumer put fuel in the vehicle it leaked out. when it did hit she had to play around with it, until the nozzle was in the tank just right, then it would take the fuel. also, the vehicle was had problems with the brakes, and rotors wearing out too quickly and the master cylinder was cracked and leaking brake fluid. the consumer had the vehicle in the repair shop at least 10 times and needed to be returned to the repair shop. *ak the fuel tank problem had been worked on four times and still was not fixed. there were gear shift problems where the shifter would stick, multiple wiring console light problems, the wiper blade links were defective and caused the blade to come apart. *scc *jb referenced in rq03-006 | |||
| 2 | 10/01/2000 | ||
| The vehicles gas tank was defective and was on recall, the dealer attemped to fix the problem but the tank was still spitting gas out when filling gas, consumer was informed by dealer that there is no solution to the problem.*yh | |||
| While pumping small amount of fuel in tank gas will seems over flowing and spill.*ak | |||
| 2 | 10/01/2000 | ||
| The vehicles gas tank was defective and was on recall, the dealer attemped to fix the problem but the tank was still spitting gas out when filling gas, consumer was informed by dealer that there is no solution to the problem.*yh | |||
| Fuel tank has developed a split in seam, causing fuel leakage. please give any further details.*ak | |||
| 09/22/1999 | 2 | 08/27/1999 | |
| Gas tank failed (attorney for client). yh | |||
| 01/01/2000 | 0 | ||
| Fuel tank doesn't register full on meter. also, gasoline spills out of tank assembly. dealership is aware of problem.*ak referenced in rq03-006 | |||
| 10/01/1999 | 100 | 09/01/1999 | |
| This car has been, nonstop, 1 mech problem after another with kia co & manuf claiming 'normal wear/tear or first heard of problems.' your site shows that other consumers of same vehicle have all experienced same problems (esp brakes, battery, tires, steering column, fuel assembly). kia & dealership unresponsive and unaccountable for products sold and represented- esp. highly dangerous vehicle problems/defects. (dot number: 96737 tiresize: p185/65r14) | |||
| 1 | 09/30/1999 | ||
| When tank is filled gas is blown out of tank. a recall has been issued on vehicle ; however owner motification has not been issued.*ak | |||
| 08/13/2000 | 07/01/1999 | ||
| Car is just a lemon every siince we purchased it. we tried to get our money back(paid cash)and we were not able to per the car dealer,etc.nothing is ever repaired to the standard and we are upset. | |||
| 1 | 08/01/1999 | ||
| Fuel leakage occurs within fuel tank assembly, cause unknown. *ak | |||
| 07/25/2000 | 4 | 07/01/1999 | |
| Brake pads and rotors have been replaced 4 times in less than 1year and at 30,335 miles right now, service department fights with us each time we bring car in. car does not start up right away, it turns a few times before it finally does, took to service department 2 times, they are unable to diagnose problem. when driving at times when you step on gas car hesitates to go, almost like it is out of gas, but it is not. after 2mths. of using airconditioner this summer, it completely stopped working, took to service department, diagnosed with leaky o rings, they repaired under warranty. rear doors when opening hit the edge of closed front doors, service department said they needed new door stoppers, haven't got them yet.*ak | |||
| 12/31/1999 | 3 | 10/01/1999 | |
| Was taken to dealership numerous times for inaccurate readings on fuel guage, brakes worn down after 2 months, took a lot of time to pick up speed on highway causing near collisions, wheels and steering wheel vibrating violently, air conditioner not cool, burning large amounts of fuel, all problems within the first 6-8 months of ownership, no cooperation from dealership about replacing car or exchanging due to number of problems in short time span. none of the repairs have lasted without recurrence. *ak | |||
| 03/28/2000 | 0 | ||
| While driving on a busy highway car suddenly shut off. consumer had to pull over to avoid being hit. also, gas was leaking everywhere. *ak | |||
| Fuel keeps spilling back out when trying to refuel. please provide further information. *ak | |||
| 06/11/1999 | 06/11/1999 | ||
| When starting the engine it would turn over & then vehicle would stall. once started, vehicle would hesitate. the fuel gauge fails to register fuel intake. also, vehicle is very hard to shift into gear properly. took vehicle to dealer to have problems checked. the mechanic replaced the fly wheel & the gas tank.*ak | |||
| 11/01/1999 | |||
| Due to a defective modulator, airbag light comes on and off while driving, indicating a problem with airbag system. also problems with the fuel system, while pumping the gas into the vehicle, fuel spilled out while fuel tank was not full. this may result in a fire if there is a source of ignition. dealer replaced fuel tank. please provide further information. *ak | |||
| 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 | |||
| 06/18/1999 | 1 | 06/01/1999 | |
| New problems arise with a black, oily, and greasy soot all over my front tires and all over my engine. car purchased brand new. has been nothing but a headache. don't buy a kia! | |||
| 06/04/1999 | 4 | 05/01/1999 | |
| Every time you put gas in the tank it spits it out at you, it almost went into my eyes. that could be very dangerous. please check this out before someone loses their sight. thank you, linda rhoads. *ak | |||
| 06/04/1999 | 4 | 05/01/1999 | |
| Every time you put gas in the tank it spits it out at you, it almost went into my eyes. that could be very dangerous. please check this out before someone loses their site. thank you, linda rhoads | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY - FILLER PIPE AND CAP | |||
| 11/13/2000 | |||
| Recall 00v15 000. after repair of recall vehicle's condition worsened. dealer has since repaired vehicle. *ak | |||
| 03/15/2000 | |||
| Ea99 034/refueling spit back: vehicle would spit out fuel during refueling. dealer notified, and informed consumer that they were unable to duplicate the problem. *ak | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER | |||
| 12/15/2001 | 1 | ||
| While driving at approximately 25 mph, an electrical fire started in steering column and flames were coming from underneath the hood. consumer was unable to turn engine off by turning the key in the ignition. insurance company is in possession of vehicle, but has not informed consumer as to what caused the fire to occur.*ak consumer was unable to turn engine off, but was able to jump out of vehicle while moving, three recalls were performed on this vehicle and consumer believes that recall should have been performed prior to purchase, consumer also complains that the vehicle is noisy, exhibits hard start condition, sluggish acceleration, and inoperative fuel gauge. *tt | |||
| 07/01/1999 | |||
| Right after i purchased vehicle, music system had to be replaced. battery had to be replaced in less than a year.had to take it in for two recalls. brakes sometimes squeak when you come to a stop. while traveling on the highway car will start to vibrate. the low fuel light comes on even though you may have over a half of tank of gas. engine is racing to high. notice in july/00 while driving car starts to jerk or plung forward for no apparent reason. also when you apply your brakes it will do this. recently i have taken car to the dealership about this problem, but they could not find anything wrong with it. | |||
| 09/12/1999 | |||
| Consumer stated vechicle was defected when she purchased it on sep 11 1999 . consumer took it back on sep 13 1999 because she has been having problems, such as transmission fluid leaking out from underneath her vechicle. also, brakes not working properly when applying brakes. pedals went allthe down to the floor. also vechicle overheated. also, front grill /windshield wipers and gas gauge had to b ereplaced, and i still don't work . at this time the consumer has registered a complaint with the lemon law. her car is at the dealership waiting for a part. *ak | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - STORAGE - FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM | |||
| 06/01/2002 | |||
| Consumer states had recall 00v175000 remedied in 06/02. still experiencing defect. not only is fuel tank not filling up to capacity, but now fuel gauge is not registering amount of fuel in tank. ts referenced in rq03-006 | |||