2002 KIA Sephia Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Sephia years
- Not enough data 8th of 9 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA about the 2002 KIA Sephia. That ranks 8th out of 9 Sephia model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is air bags (1 complaints, 17%), typically at around 18,000 miles. Complaints mention 2 crashes, 1 injury. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 6owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 2complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2002 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 1 | 17% | 18,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 17% | 21,871 | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 17% | — | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 17% | 45,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 17% | — | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 17% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2002 KIA Sephia recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2002 KIA Sephia.
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.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
When the consumer was hit at 5 mph on the front passenger side driver's side seat belt unlocked. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem. *ak
While shifting gears, the vehicle hesitated. The consumer applied the accelerator pedal and the vehicle suddenly accelerated at a high speed. The consumer applied the brakes, but the pedal went to the floor. The vehicle continued to accelerate with excessive speed. The driver turned off the vehicle…
During a 35 mph frontal collision front air bags did not deploy. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem. *ak
While driving vehicle stalled. Driver was able to restart vehicle, and drive it to the dealer for inspection. Mechanic could not duplicate the problem. *ak *mr
The vehicle experienced extended stopping distance.*jb
Other KIA Sephia years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 Sephia | 2 | 0 |
| 2002 | 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 Sephia | 64 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2002 KIA Sephia?
Owners most often report air bags, electrical system, power train problems. The top one, air bags, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2002 KIA Sephia?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2002 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 2002 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.