Kia Motor Sephia owners have reported 19 air brake related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 8 most common air brake problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's air brake disc rotor (11 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's air brake disc pads (2 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
Took car into dealer because brakes were pulsing. Service consultant showed me a service bulletin indicating that there was a problem with the original rotors and that they needed to replace them with a newer design that was not subject to heat warping. Read details...
I purchased a kia in March 02' I used the car for long trips the first year I had owned the car and I had no faults in Jan. - Feb 03' the car began to shift in to numerous gears and then stall. I was then deployed to iraq. I left the car with a good friend. Read details...
Seems like every 3-4 months brakes start to pulsate, 3 times so far, each time replaced, being told that wrong style being used, engine check light just started acting up for the 6th time, each time being told it is sensors or ground connections. Read details...
Purchased vehicle approximately 10 days before accident and noticed immediately that the brakes were "mushy" and stopping distance seemed unusual. Individual selling vehicle (not dealer) stated that this was normal for the vehicle. Read details...
Speedometer failed due to faulty speed sensor. Read details...