When pulling out of a parking space there was a loud banging noise, and vehicle stalled due to transmission going out. Transmission was replaced. *Ak
Vehicle safety record
1986 Kia Sephia Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 1986 Kia Sephia with NHTSA, most often about the seats & seat belts (1) and the transmission & drivetrain (1). There are no recalls for it.
NHTSA data checked
AFar fewer problems than a typical Sephia year, for its age
#122 most complained-about 1986 vehicle
- Complaints
- 2
- Recalls
- 0
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 1986 Kia Sephia problems
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No recalls for the 1986 Kia Sephia
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 1986 Kia Sephia. Recalls can be announced at any time - this page updates daily.
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2 complaints about the 1986 Kia Sephia
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
Check engine light continues to blink on and seat belt does not lock . *Ak
Kia Sephia: every year compared
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | 2 | 0 | A |
Questions about the 1986 Kia Sephia
Does the 1986 Kia Sephia have any recalls?
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 1986 Kia Sephia right now. Recalls can be announced at any time, and this page checks NHTSA every day. You can also check your exact vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 1986 Kia Sephia?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the seats & seat belts (1), transmission & drivetrain (1).
How many complaints has the 1986 Kia Sephia had?
2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on July 9, 1996 and the latest on September 22, 1999. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 1986 Kia Sephia a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 100 out of 100 (grade A: far fewer problems than a typical Kia Sephia year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
Which Kia Sephia years have the most complaints?
1998 (491), 1999 (428), 2000 (266). See every Kia Sephia year compared.
What should I do if my 1986 Kia Sephia has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data