Kia Motor Sephia owners have reported 16 parking brake related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 4 most common parking brake problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's parking brake (6 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's parking brake linkage and cable (5 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Parking Brake problems | |
| Parking Brake Linkage And Cable problems | |
| Conventional Parking Brake problems | |
| Mechanical Parking Brake problems |
The parking brake does not hold when the engine is off only with transmission in first or reverse, the emergency brake info was misleading in the owners manual, the consumer believes the brake cable is not strong enough, the parking brake has been adjusted several times, on one occasion the brake Read details...
Emergency brake does not work well. As a result the vehicle sometimes rolls when the emergency brake was engaged. Emergency cable was replaced but vehicle still experience the same failure. Read details...
Emergency brake light illuminated, and locked while driving. Consumer states this has happened three times before, consumer went to dealership and she sttes they threw her keys at her and told her they were not going to service her vehcile anymore she drove off of the lot without any brakes, Read details...
Emergency brake lever broke. Read details...