While driving at any speed the advanced air bag warning light will inadvertently illuminate. This could cause the air bags to be inoperative. Dealership wa saware of the problem, but did not resolve it.
Vehicle safety record
2003 Kia Sephia Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 2003 Kia Sephia with NHTSA, most often about the airbags (1) and the engine & cooling (1). There are no recalls for it. For comparison, the 2002 has 6.
NHTSA data checked
AFar fewer problems than a typical Sephia year, for its age
#342 most complained-about 2003 vehicle
- Complaints
- 2
- Recalls
- 0
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 2003 Kia Sephia problems
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No recalls for the 2003 Kia Sephia
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2003 Kia Sephia. Recalls can be announced at any time - this page updates daily.
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2 complaints about the 2003 Kia Sephia
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
Consumer stated that while driving at any speed and without warning the vehicle would pull to the left causing it to be hard to control the vehicle. Dealer notified ts
Kia Sephia: every year compared
All Sephia years2003 Kia Sephia vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 Kia Sephia | 2 | 0 | A | |
| 2003 Kia Sorento | 308 | 1 | C | Compare |
| 2003 Kia Sedona | 200 | 4 | F | Compare |
| 2003 Kia Optima | 144 | 2 | B | Compare |
| 2003 Kia Spectra | 93 | 0 | C | Compare |
| 2003 Kia Rio | 84 | 3 | D | Compare |
| 2003 Kia Sportage | 4 | 0 | A | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 2003 Kia Sephia
Does the 2003 Kia Sephia have any recalls?
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2003 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 2003 Kia Sephia?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the airbags (1), engine & cooling (1).
How many complaints has the 2003 Kia Sephia had?
2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on October 30, 2002 and the latest on December 16, 2004. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 2003 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 2003 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