Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | ||||||
| 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 - 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 | ||||||
| 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, OTHER - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY | ||||||
| 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, 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 | |||
| 05/09/2003 | 5 | 03/07/2000 | |
| Nothing but problems since purchase. windshield separated from frame, molding fell off 4 times during first 4 months of purchase alternator replaced twice. battery replaced after only having vehicle 2 months. air condition (a/c) fuse blew twice fan fuse blew once causing vehicle to overheat. back doors stick shut. back doors hinges rusted and bent causing squeaking and not completely to shut. trans shifts hard and sometimes sticks. engine light and overdrive light blinked trans was shifted by itself. had trans flushed seems to be ok. car shakes at high speeds. tape player makes funny noises if used for long time.gas mileage has been poor since car was purchased. molding turned white. car has had fuel filter replaced twice. fuel sensor in tank replaced three times. *la | |||
| 06/05/2002 | 1 | 09/23/2000 | |
| When vehicle was being driven it cuts off without warning. also, will not start back up. consumer has to get it towed every time. then, it is towed back to dealer, yet, dealer cannot find out the problem. consumer states he is afraid that he or his daughter is going to get hurt.*ak consumer adds there is sudden acceleration then slowing down of the vehicle without brakes being applied. experiencing fuel relations problems possibly related to the fuel box. it is also possible that the alternator and battery failed. *tt | |||
| After vehicle had been in an accident fuel system did shut down, causing transmission and other fuel to leak out. *ak | |||
| 08/29/2000 | 4 | 03/03/2000 | |
| Consumer states there is a fule smell outside of vehicle when being started, dealer could not duplicated the problem.*jb | |||
| 11/01/1999 | 5 | 11/01/1999 | |
| Whenever filling vehicle with fuel, fuel would spit back out. this happens before fuel tank is full.*ak *slc referenced in rq03-006 | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - CARBURETOR SYSTEM | |||
| 04/13/2000 | 1 | 08/01/1999 | |
| Incident #1> husband drove v1 to jacksonville florida, about 21 days after an oil change. i went out the next morning, started car pulled from yard/ engine check light came on, backed into yard, checked oil noted none in v1( dealer states otherwise) kia road side assistance was called on that sunday evening, 11/28/1999/ v1 via tow taken to gatorland toyota. we where not given a rental until 12/01/99> canister buffer/ value pump replaced, v1 still makes pings, knocks when accel/>12/21/1999> engine light came on while driving> 12/20/1999, engine light came n again, gatorland service tech advised safe to drive( we took car in next day) they would not assist with a rental, same problem with valves, ( purge flow replace) val- sol used> rattles still / techs stated unable to find source. brake pedal depress when coimg into drive, all the way dwn unable to stop in timely manor, barrier in front driveway.v1 pads replaced/ tech stated rotors resurfed, brakes still low, problem with brakes started when a v2 came thru and intersection i had to slam my brakes and from that time brakes went dwn hill.( still rattles) > v1 traveling aprox 75 mph on i-75, heard a thumping on roof of v1, pulled over / saw rubber molding hanging from top/drivers side, then it slid dwn glass, tried to secure back on/ flew off again, shop advised on that same evening, they advised./ not helpful at all> i was leaving for my vacation when this incident occured and have to alter my plans once again for this stupid car. gatorland after having my car all day called to say they would have to order the part, and i would have to take it in and leave it allllllllll day, once again, inconvience to me. | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - FUEL PUMP | |||
| 06/23/2004 | 35600 | 3 | |
| The vehicle cut off. the dealer stated that the fuel pump was defective. also, the alarm system was defective. *ak the dash board light was intermittent. *sc *jb | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM | |||
| 12/08/2000 | 2 | 04/01/2000 | |
| At one time engine check engine light went on, it was the fuel injection, then i had the brake pads replaced, not even two months later i had to get them replaced again, thats including the drums, that was because it would vibrate and when releasing the brake it would make a pop sound. after 8 months of having the vehicle the battery went dead one day i had the car towed to the dealership. the car smells like smoke. i had it check because it shifts hard and it hesitates all the time, they told me it was okay. *ak | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE | |||
| 01/15/2003 | 50000 | 0 | 11/12/2003 |
| It does not seem like i'm able to get the gas tank completely full. as soon as the pump clicks off you cannot get another drop in and then when i leave the station and go only a few miles the gas gauge is already moved off full. referenced in rq03-006 | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY | |||
| 5 | |||
| The fuel gauge failed five times. *yh | |||
| 10/12/2001 | 3 | 07/01/2000 | |
| Front brakes and rotors had to be replaced on april 2001. brakes had to be replaced again in october. *ak consumer states that brakes and rotors were replaced again at 9468 miles and again at 15500 miles. check engine light illuminated due to faulty fuel control valve within the fuel tank. radio changer would get hot and would not change stations, dealer replaced the radio. vehicle experienced an exhaust leak, dealer replaced the muffler. *jb | |||
| 10/09/2000 | 28 | 01/01/2000 | |
| Horn works intermittently,shifting impossible,fuel will spit out (not topping off),constanly replacing brakes. *ak referenced in rq03-006 | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY - FILLER PIPE AND CAP | |||
| When filling vehicle up fuel leaks out from the filler neck, and the vehicle is not full. dealer has been notified.*ak | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER | |||
| 02/16/2001 | 2 | 11/01/2000 | |
| Fuel guage faulty, has been replaced 4 times, brake rotors replaced less than 5000 miles. transmission slips | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - STORAGE - FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM | |||
| 05/09/2003 | 5 | 03/07/2000 | |
| Nothing but problems since purchase. windshield separated from frame, molding fell off 4 times during first 4 months of purchase alternator replaced twice. battery replaced after only having vehicle 2 months. air condition (a/c) fuse blew twice fan fuse blew once causing vehicle to overheat. back doors stick shut. back doors hinges rusted and bent causing squeaking and not completely to shut. trans shifts hard and sometimes sticks. engine light and overdrive light blinked trans was shifted by itself. had trans flushed seems to be ok. car shakes at high speeds. tape player makes funny noises if used for long time.gas mileage has been poor since car was purchased. molding turned white. car has had fuel filter replaced twice. fuel sensor in tank replaced three times. *la | |||
| 06/24/2000 | 1 | ||
| Consumer states gas indicator light comes on when there is 1/2 tank of gas, sending unit was replaced.*jb | |||