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1997 KIA Sephia
These recalls apply to the make, model, and year of your car – and should be fixed as soon as possible.
1 Recalls for 1997 KIA Sephia
| Recall Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| 2002-08-16 | SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE SAFETY BELT BUCKLE MAY “FALSE LATCH” AND EXPOSE THE DRIVER TO UNRESTRAINED MOVEMENT DURING A CRASH. 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. |
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1 Complaints sent to the Center for Auto Safety for 1997 KIA Sephia
| Date | Component | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011-05-12 | OTHER (identify in Problem Description Box) |
248 Complaints submitted to NHTSA for 1997 KIA Sephia
| Date | Component | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007-07-16 |
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE
ODI Number: 10196469 | |||
| 1996-04-23 |
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM | POWER TRAIN:A
ODI Number: 534727 | |||
| 2007-09-13 |
AIR BAGS | INTERIOR LIGHTING | STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS | VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:FAN/MOTOR
ODI Number: 10202861 | |||
| 2007-09-16 |
STRUCTURE
ODI Number: 10203109 | |||
| 2007-07-16 |
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE
ODI Number: 10196469 | |||
| 2007-03-23 |
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
ODI Number: 10186043 | |||
| 2006-10-02 |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
ODI Number: 10169738 | |||
| 2006-02-02 |
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT
ODI Number: 10149273 | |||
| 2005-09-26 |
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
ODI Number: 10137621 | |||
| 2005-08-18 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
ODI Number: 10133282 | |||
| 2005-09-29 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 10134181 | |||
| 2005-08-18 |
STRUCTURE | VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
ODI Number: 10133360 | |||
| 2005-08-02 |
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER
ODI Number: 10131172 | |||
| 2005-03-25 |
SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER
ODI Number: 10115860 | |||
| 2004-09-28 |
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | SEAT BELTS:FRONT
ODI Number: 10087858 | |||
| 2004-08-30 |
AIR BAGS | STRUCTURE
ODI Number: 10082004 | |||
| 2004-06-22 |
SEAT BELTS | STRUCTURE
ODI Number: 10079704 | |||
| 2004-01-15 |
POWER TRAIN | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 10070151 | |||
| 2003-12-04 |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ODI Number: 10050045 | |||
| 2003-09-26 |
STRUCTURE
ODI Number: 10040743 | |||
| 2003-09-06 |
STRUCTURE
ODI Number: 10037350 | |||
| 2003-08-25 |
STRUCTURE
ODI Number: 10037744 | |||
| 2003-09-25 |
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
ODI Number: 10039524 | |||
| 2003-07-18 |
STRUCTURE
ODI Number: 10025007 | |||
| 2003-05-28 |
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:ROTOR
ODI Number: 10020658 | |||
| 2003-04-14 |
STRUCTURE
ODI Number: 10015823 | |||
| 2003-04-14 |
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
ODI Number: 10015761 | |||
| 2003-07-11 |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ODI Number: 10018044 | |||
| 2003-03-17 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
ODI Number: 10011893 | |||
| 2003-02-10 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
ODI Number: 10005638 | |||
| 2003-01-22 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
ODI Number: 10004464 | |||
| 2003-01-13 |
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 10003651 | |||
| 2003-01-09 |
AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 10000854 | |||
| 2003-01-15 |
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
ODI Number: 10003911 | |||
| 2002-12-13 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE | STRUCTURE
ODI Number: 9006758 | |||
| 2002-12-03 |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | STEERING
ODI Number: 8023622 | |||
| 2002-12-03 |
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
ODI Number: 8023620 | |||
| 2002-12-10 |
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
ODI Number: 8024106 | |||
| 2000-05-12 |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
ODI Number: 9001216 | |||
| 2002-06-18 |
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 8012048 | |||
| 2002-07-08 |
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
ODI Number: 8013461 | |||
| 2002-03-05 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
ODI Number: 8005037 | |||
| 2001-12-17 |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | POWER TRAIN | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
ODI Number: 8000812 | |||
| 2002-01-29 |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
ODI Number: 8003112 | |||
| 2001-11-27 |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
ODI Number: 899476 | |||
| 2001-03-22 |
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 883789 | |||
| 2001-02-06 |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
ODI Number: 879963 | |||
| 2001-03-13 |
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
ODI Number: 882901 | |||
| 2001-03-21 |
AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH | VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
ODI Number: 883629 | |||
| 2001-02-06 |
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
ODI Number: 879923 | |||
| 2001-02-28 |
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
ODI Number: 881716 | |||
| 2001-01-12 |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL
ODI Number: 878115 | |||
| 2000-11-24 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
ODI Number: 875454 | |||
| 2000-10-30 |
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 874173 | |||
| 2000-12-22 |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
ODI Number: 876940 | |||
| 2001-01-10 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
ODI Number: 877964 | |||
| 2001-01-16 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
ODI Number: 878242 | |||
| 2000-09-26 |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
ODI Number: 871556 | |||
| 2000-08-29 |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC
ODI Number: 868995 | |||
| 2000-08-14 |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
ODI Number: 867716 | |||
| 2000-09-19 |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
ODI Number: 870947 | |||
| 2000-08-24 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY | EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC | SUSPENSION | UNKNOWN OR OTH
ODI Number: 868570 | |||
| 2000-06-15 |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
ODI Number: 863629 | |||
| 2000-05-03 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD | TIRES
ODI Number: 861357 | |||
| 2000-06-07 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY | POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY | SUSPENSION:FRONT:MACPHERSON STRUT | VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGG
ODI Number: 863221 | |||
| 2000-07-12 |
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WEBBING
ODI Number: 865276 | |||
| 2000-03-13 |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
ODI Number: 858395 | |||
| 2000-03-13 |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
ODI Number: 858365 | |||
| 2000-01-31 |
WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS
ODI Number: 855788 | |||
| 2000-04-25 |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC
ODI Number: 860899 | |||
| 2000-03-10 |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
ODI Number: 858278 | |||
| 2000-01-27 |
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
ODI Number: 855665 | |||
| 2000-02-25 |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC
ODI Number: 857536 | |||
| 2000-03-24 |
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
ODI Number: 859173 | |||
| 1999-11-19 |
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 853162 | |||
| 1999-10-05 |
TIRES
ODI Number: 849993 | |||
| 1999-10-05 |
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
ODI Number: 849886 | |||
| 1999-10-26 |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
ODI Number: 851801 | |||
| 1999-12-14 |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
ODI Number: 854041 | |||
| 1999-12-23 |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM:DRUM
ODI Number: 854360 | |||
| 1999-09-23 |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
ODI Number: 848515 | |||
| 1999-08-24 |
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
ODI Number: 845729 | |||
| 1999-09-09 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROT
ODI Number: 847270 | |||
| 1999-08-04 |
POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
ODI Number: 844363 | |||
| 1999-09-17 |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
ODI Number: 847961 | |||
| 1999-09-01 |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC
ODI Number: 846378 | |||
| 1999-09-01 |
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 846354 | |||
| 1999-09-21 |
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
ODI Number: 848280 | |||
| 1999-07-20 |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
ODI Number: 842643 | |||
| 1999-08-12 |
SUSPENSION
ODI Number: 844960 | |||
| 1999-05-12 |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC
ODI Number: 837831 | |||
| 1999-06-04 |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
ODI Number: 835219 | |||
| 1999-05-27 |
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
ODI Number: 838504 | |||
| 1999-05-10 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
ODI Number: 837690 | |||
| 1999-04-20 |
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
ODI Number: 836898 | |||
| 1999-03-11 |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC
ODI Number: 835744 | |||
| 1999-06-25 |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC
ODI Number: 841181 | |||
| 1999-05-05 |
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
ODI Number: 837509 | |||
| 1999-01-29 |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
ODI Number: 834229 | |||
| 1998-12-18 |
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
ODI Number: 832491 | |||
| 1998-11-04 |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
ODI Number: 830136 | |||
| 1998-11-02 |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
ODI Number: 829954 | |||
| 1998-08-28 |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
ODI Number: 827350 | |||
| 1998-07-16 |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM
ODI Number: 825489 | |||
| 1998-06-09 |
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WEBBING
ODI Number: 824086 | |||
| 1998-08-11 |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
ODI Number: 826563 | |||
| 1998-08-03 |
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
ODI Number: 826174 | |||
| 1998-06-26 |
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 824746 | |||
| 1998-06-26 |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
ODI Number: 824740 | |||
| 1998-08-10 |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
ODI Number: 826512 | |||
| 1998-09-15 |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
ODI Number: 827909 | |||
| 1998-08-17 |
TIRES | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM | VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
ODI Number: 826821 | |||
| 1998-09-24 |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
ODI Number: 828195 | |||
| 1998-08-07 |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC
ODI Number: 826411 | |||
| 1997-12-17 |
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP
ODI Number: 818568 | |||
| 1997-11-17 |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ODI Number: 819124 | |||
| 1997-11-24 |
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
ODI Number: 819402 | |||
| 1997-11-25 |
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
ODI Number: 817359 | |||
| 1997-07-01 |
AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 813669 | |||
| 1997-06-30 |
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
ODI Number: 813636 | |||
| 1997-08-11 |
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:CONSTANT VELOCITY JOINT
ODI Number: 815219 | |||
| 1999-11-26 |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
ODI Number: 783829 | |||
| 1998-10-01 |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
ODI Number: 780754 | |||
| 2002-12-02 |
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
ODI Number: 770337 | |||
| 2001-03-26 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
ODI Number: 785373 | |||
| 2001-04-20 |
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
ODI Number: 785373 | |||
| 2001-04-20 |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
ODI Number: 785373 | |||
| 2001-04-20 |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC
ODI Number: 785373 | |||
| 1998-10-14 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR | V
ODI Number: 781236 | |||
| 1999-11-01 |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
ODI Number: 784251 | |||
| 1999-11-01 |
SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER
ODI Number: 784251 | |||
| 1999-11-01 |
STEERING:RACK AND PINION
ODI Number: 784251 | |||
| 1999-11-01 |
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
ODI Number: 784251 | |||
| 1999-11-01 |
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
ODI Number: 784251 | |||
| 1999-11-01 |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
ODI Number: 784251 | |||
| 1999-11-01 |
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
ODI Number: 784251 | |||
| 2002-03-27 |
AIR BAGS | SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
ODI Number: 759896 | |||
| 2002-01-17 |
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
ODI Number: 757001 | |||
| 2001-11-07 |
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
ODI Number: 754210 | |||
| 2001-09-28 |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
ODI Number: 752704 | |||
| 2001-08-29 |
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
ODI Number: 751327 | |||
| 2001-08-16 |
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
ODI Number: 750603 | |||
| 2001-08-07 |
UNKNOWN OR OTHER | UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 749980 | |||
| 2001-07-23 |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ODI Number: 748950 | |||
| 2001-07-04 |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
ODI Number: 747835 | |||
| 2001-06-14 |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
ODI Number: 746838 | |||
| 2001-05-30 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
ODI Number: 746123 | |||
| 2001-04-12 |
UNKNOWN OR OTHER | UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 743970 | |||
| 2001-03-26 |
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 743081 | |||
| 2001-01-19 |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM | UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 739629 | |||
| 2000-12-02 |
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 737190 | |||
| 2000-12-09 |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC
ODI Number: 737571 | |||
| 2000-10-31 |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR | UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 735511 | |||
| 2000-09-16 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC
ODI Number: 731610 | |||
| 2000-09-08 |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:ROTOR | SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:ROTOR | STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS | STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
ODI Number: 730809 | |||
| 2000-07-31 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
ODI Number: 726260 | |||
| 2000-06-11 |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC
ODI Number: 723866 | |||
| 2000-06-21 |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC
ODI Number: 724319 | |||
| 2000-05-03 |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES | VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
ODI Number: 722229 | |||
| 2000-04-13 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC
ODI Number: 721421 | |||
| 2000-01-31 |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC
ODI Number: 718122 | |||
| 2000-01-30 |
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
ODI Number: 718078 | |||
| 2000-01-27 |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
ODI Number: 717970 | |||
| 2000-02-02 |
POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY | SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC | UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 718227 | |||
| 1999-12-23 |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR | STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM | UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 716365 | |||
| 1999-12-14 |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
ODI Number: 716048 | |||
| 1999-11-29 |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM
ODI Number: 715383 | |||
| 1999-10-26 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
ODI Number: 713906 | |||
| 1999-10-26 |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC
ODI Number: 713905 | |||
| 1999-08-23 |
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:ROTOR
ODI Number: 710364 | |||
| 1999-05-10 |
TIRES
ODI Number: 706386 | |||
| 1999-04-04 |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
ODI Number: 705263 | |||
| 1999-04-12 |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC
ODI Number: 705530 | |||
| 1999-03-19 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR | POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
ODI Number: 704634 | |||
| 1999-03-18 |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC
ODI Number: 704624 | |||
| 1999-02-17 |
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
ODI Number: 703389 | |||
| 1999-02-11 |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC
ODI Number: 703170 | |||
| 1999-01-07 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM
ODI Number: 701978 | |||
| 1999-01-18 |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY
ODI Number: 702326 | |||
| 1998-11-15 |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM
ODI Number: 700618 | |||
| 2001-10-01 |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
ODI Number: 563540 | |||
| 2001-10-01 |
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE | SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
ODI Number: 563540 | |||
| 2000-10-27 |
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
ODI Number: 556442 | |||
| 2000-10-13 |
STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION) | STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP
ODI Number: 556106 | |||
| 2000-10-13 |
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
ODI Number: 556106 | |||
| 2000-05-22 |
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
ODI Number: 552369 | |||
| 2000-01-11 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
ODI Number: 550376 | |||
| 2000-01-11 |
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
ODI Number: 550376 | |||
| 2000-01-11 |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DIFFERENTIAL PROPORTIONAL VALVE
ODI Number: 550376 | |||
| 2000-01-11 |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
ODI Number: 550376 | |||
| 1999-10-29 |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
ODI Number: 549554 | |||
| 1999-10-29 |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
ODI Number: 549554 | |||
| 1999-10-13 |
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
ODI Number: 548983 | |||
| 1999-10-13 |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL
ODI Number: 548983 | |||
| 1999-10-13 |
POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:PEDAL/HAND LEVER(MOTORCYCLE)
ODI Number: 548983 | |||
| 1999-10-13 |
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION:SHIFT PATTERN INDICATOR
ODI Number: 548983 | |||
| 1999-10-13 |
STRUCTURE:BODY | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 548983 | |||
| 1999-10-13 |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE
ODI Number: 548983 | |||
| 1999-08-24 |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
ODI Number: 548135 | |||
| 1999-08-24 |
VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR
ODI Number: 548135 | |||
| 1999-07-14 |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS
ODI Number: 547182 | |||
| 1999-04-27 |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
ODI Number: 545217 | |||
| 1999-04-12 |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
ODI Number: 544913 | |||
| 1999-04-12 |
STRUCTURE:BODY
ODI Number: 544913 | |||
| 1999-04-12 |
STRUCTURE:BODY
ODI Number: 544913 | |||
| 1998-12-18 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ODI Number: 543077 | |||
| 1998-12-16 |
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
ODI Number: 543054 | |||
| 1998-12-16 |
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER | VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
ODI Number: 543054 | |||
| 1998-12-16 |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
ODI Number: 543054 | |||
| 1998-12-16 |
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
ODI Number: 543054 | |||
| 1998-10-01 |
VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR
ODI Number: 541440 | |||
| 1998-10-01 |
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
ODI Number: 541440 | |||
| 1998-10-01 |
STRUCTURE:BODY
ODI Number: 541440 | |||
| 1998-10-01 |
STRUCTURE
ODI Number: 541440 | |||
| 1998-10-01 |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ODI Number: 541440 | |||
| 1998-10-02 |
STRUCTURE:BODY
ODI Number: 541807 | |||
| 1998-10-02 |
VISIBILITY
ODI Number: 541807 | |||
| 1998-10-02 |
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 541807 | |||
| 1998-08-28 |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
ODI Number: 540364 | |||
| 1998-08-27 |
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 540521 | |||
| 1998-08-21 |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
ODI Number: 540204 | |||
| 1998-08-20 |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
ODI Number: 540185 | |||
| 1998-08-20 |
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 540184 | |||
| 1998-06-29 |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
ODI Number: 537621 | |||
| 1998-06-29 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:HORN
ODI Number: 537231 | |||
| 1998-06-29 |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
ODI Number: 537231 | |||
| 1998-07-23 |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
ODI Number: 538715 | |||
| 1998-07-11 |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
ODI Number: 538116 | |||
| 1998-05-12 |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
ODI Number: 535289 | |||
| 1998-06-23 |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM
ODI Number: 536996 | |||
| 1998-06-02 |
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
ODI Number: 536422 | |||
| 1998-06-04 |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
ODI Number: 536303 | |||
| 1998-06-01 |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
ODI Number: 536034 | |||
| 1998-06-01 |
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
ODI Number: 536034 | |||
| 1998-06-01 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
ODI Number: 536034 | |||
| 1998-06-01 |
STRUCTURE:BODY
ODI Number: 536034 | |||
| 1998-06-01 |
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
ODI Number: 536034 | |||
| 1998-03-23 |
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
ODI Number: 533178 | |||
| 1998-05-02 |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | STEERING | SUSPENSION:FRONT
ODI Number: 535057 | |||
| 1996-04-23 |
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIO
ODI Number: 534727 | |||
| 1998-04-28 |
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
ODI Number: 534846 | |||
| 1998-04-28 |
TIRES
ODI Number: 534846 | |||
| 1997-11-05 |
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
ODI Number: 524291 | |||
| 1997-11-05 |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ODI Number: 524291 | |||
| 1997-11-05 |
POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
ODI Number: 524291 | |||
| 1997-11-05 |
INTERIOR LIGHTING
ODI Number: 524291 | |||
| 1999-09-09 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
ODI Number: 841600 | |||
| 1999-04-08 |
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
ODI Number: 705400 |
Is the government investigating the safety of your vehicle? Find out here.
1 Investigations for 1997 KIA Sephia
| Date Opened | Date Closed | Component | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002-06-17 | 2002-09-20 | SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY |
Manufacturers tell dealers about repairs for on your car. But they won’t tell you – unless you know to ask. Knowledge is power.
16 Service Alerts for 1997 KIA Sephia
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| 2021-09-13 | 120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: INFORMATION FOR HEADLAMP CONDENSATION AND MOISTURE – This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the margin area. This b Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2021-09-13 | 160000 STRUCTURE
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: INFORMATION FOR HEADLAMP CONDENSATION AND MOISTURE – This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the margin area. This b Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2018-03-02 | 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
PITSTOP – ENGINE COMPONENT RE-USE GUIDELINES – In general, parts and components removed during engine repairs should be considered serviceable, and should be thoroughly cleaned and transferred to the new engine. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1999-10-01 | 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
THIS TECHINICAL SERVICE BULLETIN OUTLINES THE NEW SEPHIA REMANUFACTURED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION PROGRAM. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1999-07-26 | 063100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL
RECALL CAMPAGIN ON EVAPORATIVE FUEL VAPOR HOSE REPLACEMENT FOR VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 1.8 LITER BPD ENGINES. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2016-11-04 | 170000 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
TSB: MANDATORY REPLACEMENT OF LOCKING/SECURITY HARDWARE – By design, certain fasteners utilized in various Kia models are strictly intended for ?one time use?. Though not limited to the following, some examples are: axle shaft nuts with sta Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2016-11-04 | 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
TSB: MANDATORY REPLACEMENT OF LOCKING/SECURITY HARDWARE – By design, certain fasteners utilized in various Kia models are strictly intended for ?one time use?. Though not limited to the following, some examples are: axle shaft nuts with sta Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2017-01-18 | 354000 EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL
TSB: MANDATORY REPLACEMENT OF LOCKING/SECURITY HARDWARE – By design, certain fasteners, which are designed to lock into place once fully attached, are utilized in various Kia models and are strictly intended for ?one time use.? Some example Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2017-01-18 | 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
TSB: MANDATORY REPLACEMENT OF LOCKING/SECURITY HARDWARE – By design, certain fasteners, which are designed to lock into place once fully attached, are utilized in various Kia models and are strictly intended for ?one time use.? Some example Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1999-07-01 | 063100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL
REPLACEMENT REPAIRS OF ALL EVAPORATIVE FUEL VAPOR HOSES AND PIPES AT THE FUEL TANK. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2002-12-01 | 151400 SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
THIS BULLETIN PROVIDED INFORMATION RELATED TO RECALL CAMPAIGN 027 TO REPLACE THE FRONT SEAT BELT BUCKLES. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2002-12-06 | 151400 SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
RECALL CAMPAIGN 027 TO REPLACE FRONT SEAT BELT BUCKLES. NOTIFICATION LETTER TO DEALERS. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1997-03-01 | 034520 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS
SEPHIA FRONT BRAKE PADS – DESIGN CHANGE. *TW Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2008-08-28 | 053000 PARKING BRAKE:INDICATOR LIGHT
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 Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2008-08-28 | 123000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS
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 Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2008-08-28 | 125000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS
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 Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
1997 KIA Sephia
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