Consumer Complaint Detail

KIA / SEPHIA / 1997

Recalls
0 Injured
Investigations
0 Death
Complaints
No Fire
Components - Details
NHTSA Complaint Number: 998111931 Incident Date: Feb, 28 1998
Consumer's City: NORFOLK Consumer's State: VA
Vehicle Transmission Type: AUTO Manufacturers Name: Kia Motors America
Model Name: SEPHIA Model Year: 1997
Vehicle Involved in a Crash: No Component's Description: Air bags:frontal:sensor/control module
Vehicle Involved in a Fire: No Persons Injured: 0
Vehicle's VIN#: KNAFA1256V5 Date added to File: May, 23 2021
Date Complaint Received: Jul, 15 2007 Complaint Type: EVOQ
Incident Reported To Police: No Purchase Date: Jan, 31 1998
Was Original Owner: Yes Anti-lock Brakes: Yes
Number of Cylinders: 4 Date of Manufacturer: -
Was Vehicle Towed: - Description of the Complaints: Tl*the contact owns a 1997 kia sephia. the contact stated that the air bag light on the instrument panel remains illuminated. he does not know if the air bags are working properly. the dealer stated that there was nothing they could do, especially since his vehicle is not under warranty. the cost would be $750 to have the sensor repaired. the dealer also stated that they are aware of the numerous amounts of complaints, but it is not a safety issue. the current mileage is 18,355 and failure mileage was 300. updated 09/05/07. *jb