1999 sephia brakes, transmission were replaced. Consumer feels that the exhaust should be recalled. *ts the technician determine that there was a split in the centerpipe of the exhaust which caused it to be loud. The part is a piece of flexible housing. The part could not be purchased separately but the consumer had to purchase the entire pipe. The part was replaced but split again three more times. *nm since the vehicle was purchased the brakes have been replaced, the transmission has been replaced and gas leakage problem has been repaired.
1999 Kia Sephia: fuel leak
5 of the 422 complaints about the 1999 Kia Sephia describe fuel leak.
- owner complaints
- 5
- of this car's complaints
- 1%
- recalls
- 2
Is there a fix? There are 2 recalls for this area of the car. See below
Fuel leak by model year
- 20002
- 19995
- 19981
What owners say
Fuel tank has developed a split in seam, causing fuel leakage. Please give any further details.
Fuel leakage occurs within fuel tank assembly, cause unknown.
Automobile caught on fire and burned. Was told by the dealer that transmission fuel leaked out and caused the fire.
While driving on a busy highway car suddenly shut off. Consumer had to pull over to avoid being hit. Also, gas was leaking everywhere.
Related recalls
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. Electrical current to the fuel pump passes through the c304 and c305 connectors. If exposed to moisture, these connectors could corrode. Over time, the fuel pump will not receive enough current to operate.
- Risk
- This condition could cause the engine to stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the existing connectors and reposition those connectors to an area where the placement is designed to prevent contact with moisture.
Recall number 99V317000 · Recall details
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The electrical circuit for the fuel pump is grounded at junction connector g300. If the pin tension is poor, or the bolt securing the connector to the vehicle floor is not tightened sufficiently, a poor connection is made. As the fuel pump operates, the poor connection can create heat which in turn increases resistance. Eventually the fuel pump will not receive enough current to operate.
- Risk
- This condition could cause the engine to stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- This corrective action is being performed in conjunction with recall no. 99v317.
Recall number 99V318000 · Recall details
Questions about the 1999 Kia Sephia fuel leak
Is fuel leak a common problem on the 1999 Kia Sephia?
5 of 422 owner complaints about the 1999 Kia Sephia (1%) mention fuel leak. The model year with the most reports is 1999.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1999 Kia Sephia?
There are 2 recalls and 0 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 1999 Kia Sephia
Stalling 33Fire or smoke 29No deployment 25Grinding brakes 24Check engine light 17Brake failure 16Won't start 16Premature wear 15Transmission failure 14Fuel pump 13Wipers 12Overheating 9Hesitation 8Fuel gauge 7Jerking 6Seat belt 6Door locks 5Won't shift 5
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