KnownCarProblemsKia Sephia Problems by Year
Owners have filed 381 complaints with NHTSA about the Kia Sephia since the 2000 model year. The years with the most are 2000, 2001, 2002. The most common problem overall: brakes.
Counts are not adjusted for sales: popular years collect more complaints, and recent years have had less time to.
Kia Sephia problems by model year
| Year | Complaints | Top problem | Recalls | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 Sephia | 107 | Engine | 0 | 21 |
| 2000 Sephia | 266 | Brakes | 1 | 42 |
1 recalls in total across these years. Years with fewer than 25 complaints have no separate page.
Questions about the Kia Sephia
- What years of the Kia Sephia have the most problems?
- By owner complaints to NHTSA: 2000 (266), 2001 (107), 2002 (6).
- What is the most common problem with the Kia Sephia?
- Across all model years, owners complain most about the brakes (97), transmission (68), engine (65).
- Which Kia Sephia years have the fewest complaints?
- Among model years at least four years old: 2003 (2), 2002 (6), 2001 (107). Fewer complaints can also mean fewer cars sold, so compare with sales before you decide.