2003 KIA Sephia Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Sephia years
- Not enough data 9th of 9 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2003 KIA Sephia. That ranks 9th out of 9 Sephia model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is air bags (1 complaints, 50%), typically at around 18,000 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 2owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2003 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 | 50% | 18,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 50% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2003 KIA Sephia recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2003 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.
While driving at any speed the advanced air bag warning light will inadvertently illuminate. This could cause the air bags to be inoperative. Dealership wa saware of the problem, but did not resolve it.
Consumer stated that while driving at any speed and without warning the vehicle would pull to the left causing it to be hard to control the vehicle. Dealer notified ts
Other KIA Sephia years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 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 Sephia | 64 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2003 KIA Sephia?
Owners most often report air bags, engine and engine cooling problems. The top one, air bags, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2003 KIA Sephia?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2003 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 2003 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.