1999 Kia Sephia: fuel pump failure

Filed Dec 1, 2016 · Fuel system, Seat belts · MS

Seat belts work improperly, windshield wipers don't work, fuel pump is working inefficiently.

Filed Jul 17, 2009 · Fuel system · 14,000 miles · TN

Tl*the contact owns a 1999 kia sephia. The contact received a recall notice for the federal safety agency campaign id number 99v317000 (fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump). He was not experiencing any failures at the time, but he took the vehicle to the dealer and they replaced the fuel pump connectors. In 2003 (three years later), the engine service light illuminated on the instrument panel and the vehicle would sporadically stall at any speed. The vehicle also experienced a no start condition. He took the vehicle back to the dealer and they stated that the fuel pump connector was corroded and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred in 2006. He took the vehicle back to the dealer and they stated that the fuel pump connector was corroded again. The vehicle was repaired again; however, the contact believes that the recall repair is not the correct remedy because the corrosion occurs every three years. The failure mileage was 14,000 and current mileage was 54,000. Updated 08/06/09.

Filed Jul 16, 2008 · GA · crash · fire · 1 injury

Tl*the contact owns a 1999 kia sephia ls. While driving 35 MPH, the contact's vehicle caught fire after it was struck by another vehicle. The steering wheel flew off and the rearview mirror struck him in the head. The contact sustained a concussion, a fractured sternum and ribs, and a broken left elbow in two places. The vehicle was destroyed and police and fire reports were filed. The contact has pictures. The federal safety agency campaign id numbers 00v175000 (engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:emission control), 99v317000 (fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump), and 99v318000 (fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump) were referenced. The failure mileage was unknown.

Filed Feb 17, 2005 · Engine · NY

The federal safety agency campaign 99v317000; kia issued an engine stalling recall. This vehicle was included in the recall, but the problem is still occurring even after repair. The fuel pump will not receive enough current to maintain the vehicle on.

Filed Jul 4, 2003 · Brakes, Engine · 594 miles · IA

Consumer has experienced several problems with 1999 kia sephia. Nar 07/21/2003.*mr transmission, rear blinkers, brake pads, fuel pump and valve.

Filed Nov 13, 2002 · Engine · AL

This vehicle just turns off during driving - stalls out at any time. Had the vehicle towed into dealership 2 times, only to drive off both times and break down. It's in the shop now for the third time. They said it was the fuel pump (replaced, still stalls), then the catalytic converters (replaced, still stalls), now the wiring harness. Too dangerous to drive this car. They don't have a clue what's wrong. I'm scared to drive it after I've been virtually run over when the engine cuts off. Dt

Filed Aug 8, 2001 · Fuel system · MI

Recall number 99v318000. Remedy did not correct recall problem , fuel pump does not receive enough current which causes the vehicle to completely shut down. *ak vehicle only shuts down when it it stopped or is slowing for a turn.

Filed May 22, 2001 · Fuel system, Transmission · AZ

Since earnhardt kia re-ground transmission wiring harness and worked on fuel pump (another recall), car has still stuck in gear, dragged, made grinding sound and shakes from 45 to esp. 55-75 MPH, partic when running hot (over 15 minutes). It also still randomly stalls on cold start or when rainy/wet. Kia consumer affairs called and requested I not take the vehicle back to earnhardt or to thomas motors authorized kia dealerships and to please take it to another dealership and they would call back to confirm a loaner vehicle....which they did not. Sure enough, this morning, on the way to work, it was doing it's usual dragging, grinding, and shaking while I drove except, this time, it stuck in 1-2 gear all the way up to 45mph, then jumped, and then when it went up to 65mph (freeway) right afterwards, I smelled a strange smokey chemical smell and the engine light came on immediately. I was two exits from work so was able to make it to work and called kia and another dealership (childress kia) right away. The vehicle only has 28,800 miles and kess than 2 years old. To make matters worse, I twice had to call kia back when one of their representatives and then the tow truck driver they had arranged to take the vehicle indicated that kia had placed a note in my file that my warranty was "pre-expired." it took calling back, being put on hold numerous times before they finally indicated that they had made an administrative mistake and, of course, still warrantied. This manufacturer has been nothing less than unresponsive and incompetent mechanically and administratively in resolving this vehicles major powertrain defects (past and current) and request investigation remain open until vehicle recalled and returned.

Filed Mar 26, 2001 · Electrical, Tires · AZ

Have taken vehicle for fuel pump problems over 6x..3 recalls & still seems to run hard/stall. Transmission first brought in on 1/1/00, they couldn't diagnose and then 3/23/01 diagnosed for same problem- repaired. Now sticks in 3-4th gear. All 4 original tires have separated and been replaced (15k miles and 24k miles). Electrical still causing powertrain and accessory-related (radio) recurringly fail. Car is extremely dangerous and kia/dealership fails to diagnose/repair only until recall on exact prev brought in problems occur (and keep recurring). This partic vehicle is extreme hazard/liability to drive. (tiresize: 185/65r14)( dot number: tire size: 185/65r14 )

Filed Jun 26, 2000 · Fuel system · NY

Vehicle experienced failure of the engine due to possible recall component failure prior to recall notificiation (99v‑317) fuel pump failure.

Filed Feb 15, 2000 · Fuel system, Transmission · MO

Defective fuel pump, causing intermittent stalling. Also, gear shift would not shift out of gear. Dealer notified. *ak

Filed Feb 11, 2000 · Fuel system · NJ

Consumer contacted dealer in reference to recall number 99v318000 concerning fuel pump failure. Dealer stated the parts were on back order, parts still not available.