1996 Kia Sephia airbags problems

11 complaints (9% of all complaints for this car). 4 crashes reported.

owner complaints: 11
of this car's complaints: 9%
crashes: 4
recalls: 0

Which part fails

Frontal
9

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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200k+

Kia Sephia airbags problems in other years

Related recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

What 1996 Kia Sephia owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Jan 7, 2003 · Airbags · FL

Consumer states while driving going 30mph the vehicle was in a head on accident with another vehicle. Consumer states the seat belt never locked and both airbags never deployed. Ts

Filed Sep 15, 2000 · Airbags · GA

Air bag warning light remains illuminated, indicating a malfunction within the system, cause unknown. Please give any further details.

Filed Jan 27, 2000 · Airbags, Tires · GA

While driving vehicle air bags deployed without any warning. Did not hit anything. This caused smoke to fill the inside of vehicle. Also had jerked when this happened. Everything locked up which made it hard to escape vehicle/ tire blew out. Vehicle was towed to dealership. Was informed it was out of warranty & to contact manufacturer.

Filed Oct 12, 1999 · Airbags · UT

Air bags deployed within seconds after starting vehicle. Dealer notified, and refused to repair unless cost goes to consumer. Asking the federal safety agency help in this matter.

Filed Jul 7, 1999 · Airbags · FL · crash · 1 injury

Consumer was involved in 35-40 MPH frontal collision in which the air bags did not deploy, causing the occupant to sustain injuries. Please give any further details.

Filed Jun 22, 1999 · Airbags · VA

No deployment of drivers and passenger air bag during frontal collision causing face to hit steering wheel. Nlm

Filed Apr 12, 1999 · Airbags · NV · crash · 2 injuries

Consumer was in an accident and air bags did not deploy.

Filed Dec 22, 1998 · Airbags · OK · crash · 1 injury

While traveling 15mph was broadsided in front, on driver's side. Upon impact, neither air bag deployed. Skid marks showed other vehicle traveled 25mph. Driver sustained back/hand and abdomen injuries.

Filed Jan 13, 1998 · Airbags, Body · CO

Check engine light continuously malfunctions.

Filed Nov 13, 1997 · Airbags · FL · crash · 1 injury

Owner hit a guard rail from the front and then the side and air bag didn't deploy.

Questions about the 1996 Kia Sephia airbags

Does the 1996 Kia Sephia have airbags problems?

Owners have filed 11 complaints about the airbags of the 1996 Kia Sephia, 9% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 1996 Kia Sephia airbags problems start?

Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.

Was there a recall on the 1996 Kia Sephia airbags?

There is no recall for this problem on this model year.

What year does the Kia Sephia have bad airbags?

The Kia Sephia model years with the most airbags complaints are 1999 (37 complaints), 2000 (32 complaints) and 1998 (31 complaints).