KIA Sephia Electrical System Problems
Owners have filed 282 complaints with NHTSA about electrical system problems on the KIA Sephia across 8 model years. The 1998 model year has the most (104).
- 282electrical system complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 9mention a crash
- 6mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- 32%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
At what mileage do electrical system problems happen?
Based on 27 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 282 complaints, 9 mention a crash, 31 a fire, 6 an injury.
KIA Sephia electrical system complaints by model year
| Model year | Electrical System complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 Sephia | 1 | 17% | 21,871 |
| 2001 Sephia | 15 | 14% | 27,992 |
| 2000 Sephia | 45 | 17% | 39,025 |
| 1999 Sephia | 63 | 15% | 18,100 |
| 1998 Sephia | 104 | 21% | 55,735 |
| 1997 Sephia | 31 | 15% | 87,000 |
| 1996 Sephia | 19 | 16% | 3 |
| 1995 Sephia | 4 | 6% | — |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists electrical system for the KIA Sephia. A pattern of complaints does not always lead to a recall.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
The seatbelt pretensioners is locked up & they (both driver/passenger) seatbelts "do not" reel back 2 provide securement of the passenger(s). Also, the electrical issue is the horn does not work even when there's a new fuse & horn. There's a defect in the steering wheel horn button.
I 🅾wn a 2000 kia sephia & the front drivers seatbelt retracts slow& does not lock. The passenger seatbelt does not retract @ all. Additionally, the passenger front door lock does not lock as if the lock actuator has seized up.
Having trouble with drivers side window. It will work then the motor/regulator gets stuck and won't function. Then all of a sudden it will work then not work. I just want to find out what's causing problem. All wires to switch tested positive power is going to and from motor/regulator to all…
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 kia sephia. While driving approximately 45 mph the contact noticed the turn signal lights failed. The hazard lights would not function and the instrument panel lighting functioned intermittently. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The vehicle…
Tl*the contact owns a 2001 kia sephia. The vehicle failed to start after several attempts. The starter and two relays were replaced; however, the failure immediately recurred. The contact has not had the vehicle diagnosed by an authorized dealer to determine the cause of the failure. She is in the…
Frequently asked questions
Do all KIA Sephias have electrical system problems?
No. NHTSA has 282 owner complaints about electrical system for the KIA Sephia. Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the KIA Sephia electrical system?
No recall currently lists electrical system for this vehicle.
Other KIA Sephia problems
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