Fuel Delivery Problems of Kia Motor Sephia

Fuel spit back from filler spout: when trying to add fuel, the fuel spits back out at you. It's not just a little bit, but enough to soak your clothing, the side of your car, etc. This is a major safety issue that is being shunted by kia corp. On this vehicle, the recalled valve was replaced, then replaced again . This did not solve the spit back problem. I called kia directly and they told me that they did not know what the problem could be that I would have to bring it to a kia dealer. I told them that with all the complaints that are on this site and most likely, many others, that they must know. They said no, bring it to a dealer. They also told me to let them know when it would be there and they would call the dealer to verify the problem. This was a monetary set up in my opinion. . . . I brought the vehicle to the dealer, then the dealer called me and told me the car needed a gas tank, I asked them what was wrong with the original one. They told me that it was funny that kia called them first thing in the morning and told them that it needed a gas tank. There is a valve that is most likely to malfunction and that there is no repair other than to replace it. A bad valve does make sense and also the way kia informed the dealer of the problem. They told me they didnt know , yet they told the dealer the fix , and also, I got charged $ 95. 00 for 1 hour labor. They did nothing to the car, just answered the phone. This problem should be addressed more aggressively cause with the problem of static electricity and fuel all over the car and your clothing, there could be severe problems. Beware of kia customer service.

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The car was acting up, we thought it was overheating,because when the car cooled off it would start. On 7/04/2001 we were going down the road at 55 mph when it shut off. It would not start again. Took it to a mechanic . He said the fuel pump was bad. Replaced it. Took a trip to mass. Car died again. Told fuel relay was bad,replaced,08/10/2001. Coming home first time check engine light came on. Took it to dealer. Egr valve replaced about 08/21/2001. 09/25/2001 car dies take it to a mechanic,checks,fuel pump bad again. Very disturbing, I don't want dealers to work on it. Say I need an invoice# for work order before I can get fuel pump. Mechanic is friend kia certified I trust him to fix the problem long term, not the dealer. If you weren't aware I moved to va. 5 mnths ago.

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I had the car for less than 10 hours when it died on the road, fuel pump replaced, engine light came on while driving home from repair shop.

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Since I bought vehicle, pump turns off early. Had called numerous times to dealership and mentioned, said to bring it in next service. When fuel assembly recalled, assumed this was the problem. When it didn't, I kept thinking it was the gas station pump and when dealership asked if any addtl problems (pitre/thomas) mentioned, but they assumed, I think, it was probably gas pump also and that I was oversensitive. When recalled on 10/9 for fuel intake/emissions, dealership initially said (same day) that this is what can cause pump to turn off early (recall problems and ball, etc), so I assumed fixed. That day (10/9) dealership called and told me car would not be ready to go home that evening and was in pieces/disassembled- the part was supposed to come in, and didn't. They also mentioned they couldn't provide a loaner. I told them to "reassemble it, as I live 36 miles from the dealership and was not going to take a taxi or bus, esp. With a warranty. " they agreed and stayed later and reassembled it. When I picked it up that evening, with a witness, and asked if reassembling it so quickly would make it dangerous to drive, they claimed "wouldn't recommend it, but should be okay. " when it started, it sounded funny. They said to return the next day to finish the work, which I did. The same problems existed, so I brought it back. The dealership is now saying that my fuel neck is all twisted and that the fuel filler door is plastic when it should be made of metal, that they didn't do this and cannot explain why these two problems. Kia consumer affairs has been contacted and of no assistance (scott downs nor any rep has taken a call- always voice mail- and has not ever/does not return calls. I am furious. The car is obviously assembled wrong and neither the dealerships or kia are addressing or yet resolving the defective problem. Referenced in rq03-006.

Fuel line which is attached to the passenger's seat has separated, causing fuel leakage in the passenger's compartment, also, excessive wear of brake pads and rotors, causing loss of steering control. Consumer has contacted the dealer, dealer has replaced sending unit/pump/rotors and pads. Please provide any further details.

I had the vehicle repaired for an emmissions problem (see defect info. #1). . . 7 days later the check engine light came on again. I took the vehicle back to the dealer and it was basically the same problem, except I was told it was due to the gas tank being overfilled. I don't see how this is possible since I've been driving the vehicle for only a year and the problem has just started. The problem concerns me because I don't know if fumes are building up which may cause a major safety hazard.

Ongoing problem with battery failure; dealer notified, and replaced faulty battery on two occasions, and problem reoccurred. Also, and problem engine hesitation. Dealer notified. The consumer found out right after leasing the vehicle, that the radio was inoperable. The vehicle began squeeking in the rear end when turning. The heater malfunctioned. The left rear strut assembly failed causing knocking noise at right rear. The o-ring failed causeing the distributor leak and there was loss of power while driving.

11 major failures with my vehicle. Not all are listed in this complaint. No safety defect listed.