Kia Motor Sephia owners have reported 135 gasoline fuel system related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 13 most common gasoline fuel system problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's tank assembly (51 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's fuel pump (39 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
The vehicle had numerous recalls and problems. When the consumer put fuel in the vehicle it leaked out. When it did hit she had to play around with it, until the nozzle was in the tank just right, then it would take the fuel. Read details...
The contact owns a 1998 kia Sephia. The contact noticed that his vehicle would periodically fail to start. On one occasion, the vehicle was towed to a repair shop and the mechanic changed the fuel pump. A few weeks later, the failure recurred. Read details...
Flashing overdrive dash light and check engine light continually lit due to faulty pressure sensor at fuel injector. Read details...
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. Read details...
1999 Sephia brakes, transmission were replaced. Consumer feels that the exhaust should be recalled. The technician determine that there was a split in the centerpipe of the exhaust which caused it to be loud. The part is a piece of flexible housing. Read details...