Kia Motor Sephia owners have reported 76 exterior lighting related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 13 most common exterior lighting problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's headlights (22 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's exterior lighting (15 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
The high beams are not aimed correctly. When you turn the high beams on they shine to the left into the oncoming lane of traffic. When you are driving and have them on the right half of the lane you are in the dark because the aim of the high beams are off. Read details...
Dashboard warped and coming up and touching windshield. It is breaking or blocking the vent/defroster/defogger system. Therefore the windows barely defrost and this is a safety hazard. I know of two other people having the same problem with the dashboard. Read details...
When consumer goes to use turn signals they will click, but unable to see them on the dash. Read details...
30 Nov 99-blinkers intermittently inoperable (mo=2,415);28 Dec 99-blinkers intermittently inoperable (mo=3,044);13 Jan 00-blinkers intermittently inoperable (mo=3,423);16 Mar 00-blinkers intermittently inoperable (mo=5,268);8 Mar 01-gear shift lever intermittently won't shift(mo=26,471);20 Nov Read details...
The contact owns a 2001 kia Sephia. The contact stated that water was collecting inside the driver side tail light housing. The dealer stated that the warranty was not bumper-to-bumper and would not repair the vehicle under warranty. The purchase date was unknown. Read details...