Model year record

1995 Kia Sephia

1 recall campaign on file for this model year. 104 owner complaints on file.

Kia Sephia, 1994–2001 generation
Pictured: the 1994–2001 generation. Spanish Coches, CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 02V216000

Seat belts: front: buckle assembly

Component
Seat belts: front: buckle assembly
Manufacturer
KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
Vehicles affected
189,706
Reported to NHTSA
2002-08-16
Owners notified
2002-12-20

Defect description

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE SAFETY BELT BUCKLE MAY "FALSE LATCH" AND EXPOSE THE DRIVER TO UNRESTRAINED MOVEMENT DURING A CRASH.

Safety risk

IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE SEAT OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED, INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY.

Manufacturer remedy

OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN DECEMBER 20, 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.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Unknown or other9—
Power train: automatic transmission7—
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline6—
Structure548,000 mi
Air bags: frontal4—
Seat belts: front: buckle assembly4—
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip4—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components4—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor4—
Electrical system: horn3—
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch3—
Seat belts: front: retractor3—
Child seat2—
Interior lighting2—
Power train: axle assembly2—
Power train: driveline: constant velocity joint2—
Power train: manual transmission2—
Seat belts: front: anchorage2—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc2—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: pads2—
Steering2—
Structure: body: door2—
Suspension: front2—
Vehicle speed control2—
Visibility: windshield2—
Air bags1—
Electrical system: wiring1—
Engine and engine cooling1125,479 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: radiator assembly1—
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control1—
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: gas recirculation valve (EGR valve)1—
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner1—
Fuel system, gasoline1—
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: filler pipe and cap1—
Fuel system, other1—
Parking brake: conventional: mechanical1—
Power train1—
Power train: clutch assembly1—
Power train: manual transmission: floor shift assembly1—
Power train: manual transmission: shift pattern indicator1—
Seats1—
Seats: front assembly: recliner1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages1—
Steering: hydraulic power assist system1—
Structure: frame and members1—
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: windshield: electrical heating element1—
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: switch/wiring1—

The 1994 model has 4 times as many complaints as this one. The 1996 model has about half as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Other Kia Sephia model years

All Kia Sephia recalls by year

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.