1995 KIA Sephia Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Sephia years
- Far fewer complaints than other years 7th of 9 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 64 complaints with NHTSA about the 1995 KIA Sephia. That ranks 7th out of 9 Sephia model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is service brakes, hydraulic (14 complaints, 22%). Complaints mention 12 crashes, 1 fire, 14 injuries. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 64owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 12complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1995 KIA Sephia problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 14 | 22% | — | — | — |
| Power Train | 12 | 19% | — | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 10 | 16% | 125,479 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 9 | 14% | — | — | — |
| Structure | 8 | 13% | 48,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 7 | 11% | — | — | — |
| Air Bags | 5 | 8% | — | — | — |
| Electrical System | 4 | 6% | — | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 3 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Steering | 3 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Visibility | 3 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 2 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Interior Lighting | 2 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Seats | 2 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Suspension | 2 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Child Seat | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Parking Brake | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1995 KIA Sephia recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Seat belts:front:buckle assembly
Problem: On certain passenger vehicles, the safety belt buckle may "false latch" and expose the driver to unrestrained movement during a crash.
Risk: In the event of a crash, the seat occupant may not be properly restrained, increasing the risk of personal injury.
Fix: 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.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Safety belt buckle malfunction (PE02051) — opened Jun 17, 2002, closed Sep 20, 2002, led to recall 02V216000.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Tl*the contact owns a 1995 kia sephia. After receiving an oil and filter change, the vehicle suddenly caught fire under the hood while driving 10 mph. The contact exited the vehicle and called 911. The fire department extinguished the fire and filed a report. The fire department stated that the…
Dashboard is rolling back from the windshield on both driver and passenger sid eof the car. Unable to secure the dashboard.*ak
The dash has several discolored brown.. Looking like burnt spots on it and has completeley come unglued neareast the windshield. The defrosters are rendered useless by this. I complained to a kia dealer and he said i could have a new one put on. But only completely at my expense.*ak
Recall campaign on seat belt buckle. *ts requesting information associated with the recall campaign #(02v-216) of seat belt buckle assemblies 1995-98 kia sephis and sportage vehicles.
The dashboard curled and lifted from its original position as a result of exposure to direct sunlight. *nlm *nlm
Other KIA Sephia years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 Sephia | 2 | 0 |
| 2002 Sephia | 6 | 0 |
| 2001 Sephia | 107 | 0 |
| 2000 Sephia | 266 | 1 |
| 1999 Sephia | 428 | 5 |
| 1998 Sephia | 491 | 6 |
| 1997 Sephia | 205 | 1 |
| 1996 Sephia | 118 | 1 |
| 1995 | 64 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1995 KIA Sephia?
Owners most often report service brakes, hydraulic, power train, engine and engine cooling problems. The top one, service brakes, hydraulic, accounts for 14 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1995 KIA Sephia?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 1995 KIA Sephia a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Sephia model years, the 1995 has far fewer complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.