Kia Sephia 1996
Vehicle Details: Recalls, Fuel Economy, Emissions, Crash Tests, Investigations, Consumer Complaints, Service Bulletins
Below you will find all available information on the 1996 Kia Sephia, manufacturered by Kia Corporation.
The vehicle is described as a Front-Wheel Drive Compact Cars 4-door sedan, hardtop.
| Manufacturer | Known WMI(s) | Fuel Type |
|---|---|---|
| Kia | KNA | Regular |
| City MPG | Highway MPG | CO2 emissions |
| 18 - 24 MPG | 26 - 31 MPG | 329.14 - 423.19 g/mile |
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What is the MPG of a 1996 Kia Sephia?
- The 1996 Kia Sephia has an EPA estimated city efficiency of 18 - 24 MPG and an estimated highway efficiency of 26 - 31 MPG.
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What is the fuse box diagram for the 1996 Kia Sephia?
- Fuse box diagrams for the 1996 Kia Sephia can be found here
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What is the annual fuel cost for the 1996 Kia Sephia?
- EPA estimated annual fuel cost for the 1996 Kia Sephia is $2250.
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Where is the 1996 Kia Sephia produced?
- The 1996 Kia Sephia is produced in Seoul Seocho-gu, South Korea.
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Are there recalls for the 1996 Kia Sephia?
- There are 1 recall(s) for the 1996 Kia Sephia, additional information is below.
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How much does the 1996 Kia Sephia weigh?
- The 1996 Kia Sephia is listed to weigh 1319 lbs.
Automatic 4-spd Front-Wheel Drive Sephia
Description Data Engine cylinders 4 Engine displacement in liters 1.6 Engine descriptor; see fueleconomy.gov details (FFS) Transmission Automatic 4-spd You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline -1500 Transmission descriptor; for information see the fueleconomy.gov details 2MODE CLKUP Description Data Annual petroleum consumption in barrels for fuel type 1 12.3962 City mpg for fuel type 1, 21 Combined mpg for fuel type 1, 24 Engine cylinders 4 Engine displacement in liters 1.6 Drive axle type Front-Wheel Drive EPA model type index 33841 Engine descriptor; see fueleconomy.gov details (FFS) Annual fuel cost for fuel type 1 ($) 2250 Fuel type with fuel type 1 and fuel type 2 (if applicable) Regular Fuel type 1. for single fuel vehicles, this will be the only fuel. for dual fuel vehicles, this will be the conventional fuel. Regular Gasoline Highway mpg for fuel type 1, 28 Vehicle record id 12717 4 door luggage volume (cubic feet) 11 Model name (carline) Sephia Has my mpg data; see yourmpgvehicle and yourmpgdrivervehicle N If true, this vehicle operates on a blend of gasoline and electricity in charge depleting mode false 4-door passenger volume (cubic feet) 93 Transmission Automatic 4-spd Unadjusted city mpg for fuel type 1 27.0 Unadjusted highway mpg for fuel type 1 39.7436 EPA vehicle size class Compact Cars You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline -1500 Transmission descriptor; for information see the fueleconomy.gov details 2MODE CLKUP Date the vehicle record was created (iso 8601 format) Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 2013 Date the vehicle record was last modified (iso 8601 format) Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 2013 Manual 5-spd Front-Wheel Drive Sephia
Description Data Engine cylinders 4 Engine displacement in liters 1.6 Engine descriptor; see fueleconomy.gov details (FFS) Transmission Manual 5-spd You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline -250 Description Data Annual petroleum consumption in barrels for fuel type 1 11.0189 City mpg for fuel type 1, 24 Combined mpg for fuel type 1, 27 Engine cylinders 4 Engine displacement in liters 1.6 Drive axle type Front-Wheel Drive EPA model type index 33841 Engine descriptor; see fueleconomy.gov details (FFS) Annual fuel cost for fuel type 1 ($) 2000 Fuel type with fuel type 1 and fuel type 2 (if applicable) Regular Fuel type 1. for single fuel vehicles, this will be the only fuel. for dual fuel vehicles, this will be the conventional fuel. Regular Gasoline Highway mpg for fuel type 1, 31 Vehicle record id 12718 4 door luggage volume (cubic feet) 11 Model name (carline) Sephia Has my mpg data; see yourmpgvehicle and yourmpgdrivervehicle N If true, this vehicle operates on a blend of gasoline and electricity in charge depleting mode false 4-door passenger volume (cubic feet) 93 Transmission Manual 5-spd Unadjusted city mpg for fuel type 1 31.0 Unadjusted highway mpg for fuel type 1 44.0 EPA vehicle size class Compact Cars You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline -250 Date the vehicle record was created (iso 8601 format) Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 2013 Date the vehicle record was last modified (iso 8601 format) Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 2013 Automatic 4-spd Front-Wheel Drive Sephia
Description Data Engine cylinders 4 Engine displacement in liters 1.8 Engine descriptor; see fueleconomy.gov details (FFS) Transmission Automatic 4-spd You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline -3000 Transmission descriptor; for information see the fueleconomy.gov details 2MODE CLKUP Description Data Annual petroleum consumption in barrels for fuel type 1 14.1671 City mpg for fuel type 1, 18 Combined mpg for fuel type 1, 21 Engine cylinders 4 Engine displacement in liters 1.8 Drive axle type Front-Wheel Drive EPA model type index 33840 Engine descriptor; see fueleconomy.gov details (FFS) Annual fuel cost for fuel type 1 ($) 2550 Fuel type with fuel type 1 and fuel type 2 (if applicable) Regular Fuel type 1. for single fuel vehicles, this will be the only fuel. for dual fuel vehicles, this will be the conventional fuel. Regular Gasoline Highway mpg for fuel type 1, 26 Vehicle record id 12719 4 door luggage volume (cubic feet) 11 Model name (carline) Sephia Has my mpg data; see yourmpgvehicle and yourmpgdrivervehicle Y If true, this vehicle operates on a blend of gasoline and electricity in charge depleting mode false 4-door passenger volume (cubic feet) 93 Transmission Automatic 4-spd Unadjusted city mpg for fuel type 1 23.0 Unadjusted highway mpg for fuel type 1 36.0 EPA vehicle size class Compact Cars You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline -3000 Transmission descriptor; for information see the fueleconomy.gov details 2MODE CLKUP Date the vehicle record was created (iso 8601 format) Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 2013 Date the vehicle record was last modified (iso 8601 format) Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 2013 Manual 5-spd Front-Wheel Drive Sephia
Description Data Engine cylinders 4 Engine displacement in liters 1.8 Engine descriptor; see fueleconomy.gov details (FFS) Transmission Manual 5-spd You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline -1500 Description Data Annual petroleum consumption in barrels for fuel type 1 12.3962 City mpg for fuel type 1, 22 Combined mpg for fuel type 1, 24 Engine cylinders 4 Engine displacement in liters 1.8 Drive axle type Front-Wheel Drive EPA model type index 33840 Engine descriptor; see fueleconomy.gov details (FFS) Annual fuel cost for fuel type 1 ($) 2250 Fuel type with fuel type 1 and fuel type 2 (if applicable) Regular Fuel type 1. for single fuel vehicles, this will be the only fuel. for dual fuel vehicles, this will be the conventional fuel. Regular Gasoline Highway mpg for fuel type 1, 27 Vehicle record id 12720 4 door luggage volume (cubic feet) 11 Model name (carline) Sephia Has my mpg data; see yourmpgvehicle and yourmpgdrivervehicle N If true, this vehicle operates on a blend of gasoline and electricity in charge depleting mode false 4-door passenger volume (cubic feet) 93 Transmission Manual 5-spd Unadjusted city mpg for fuel type 1 27.7778 Unadjusted highway mpg for fuel type 1 38.0 EPA vehicle size class Compact Cars You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline -1500 Date the vehicle record was created (iso 8601 format) Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 2013 Date the vehicle record was last modified (iso 8601 format) Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 2013
Bulletins are notices put out by manufacturers in conjunction with the NHTSA to notify the public of manufacturing issues or changes.
- PS539 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: Pitstop - engine component re-use guidelines - in general, parts and components removed during engine repairs should be considered serviceable, and should be thoroughly cleaned and transferred to the new engine.
- TSB-GEN085R1 - EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY: Tsb: mandatory replacement of locking/security hardware - by design, certain fasteners, which are designed to lock into place once fully attached, are utilized in various kia models and are strictly intended for ?One time use.? Some example
- TSB-GEN085 - EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY: Tsb: mandatory replacement of locking/security hardware - by design, certain fasteners utilized in various kia models are strictly intended for ?One time use?. Though not limited to the following, some examples are: axle shaft nuts with sta
- TSBTRA046 - POWER TRAIN: Tsb: automatic transmission fluid application guide - this bulletin provides information relating to the correct automatic transmission fluids that are required for each kia model. Refer to the shop manual on kgis for the specific kia model
- KT-2008082201 - EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS: Kia: all models. Article provides information relating to the improved durability of bulb life for rear combination bulb; rear stop lamp/tail lamp bulb utilized on multiple kia models. *pe
- 027 - SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY: This bulletin provided information related to recall campaign 027 to replace the front seat belt buckles. *tt
- 027 - SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY: Recall campaign 027 to replace front seat belt buckles. Notification letter to dealers. *tt
- 003 - POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION: This techinical service bulletin outlines the new sephia remanufactured automatic transmission program. *tt
- 008 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL: Recall campagin on evaporative fuel vapor hose replacement for vehicles equipped with 1.8 liter bpd engines. *tt
- 008 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL: Replacement repairs of all evaporative fuel vapor hoses and pipes at the fuel tank. *tt
- 002 - EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER: A/c suction hose. *jd
Safety belt buckle malfunction investigation # PE02051
By letter dated august 25, 2002, kia advised nhtsa that the subject vehicles will be recalled.Specific corrective action to be taken by kia has not been reported to nhtsa at this time.The safety recall program has been assigned campaign no. 02v-216.
| Crash | Fire | Towed | Injured | Deaths | Failure Date |
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| No | No | N | None | None | 20041102 |
Abs braking light appeared on the dashboard and remained on. Consumer noticed while applying the brakes the pedal went to the floor. Consumer drove vehicle to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that the problem could not be duplicated. *ak
| No | No | N | None | None | 20031130 |
Dt: the consumer stated that on december 1, 2003 the dashboard lifted up in the front when turning on the defroster . It did not defog the window, it will work somewhat but not like it should. Can see the inside dashboard where wiring and foam was. It has progressively gotten worse since december 2003. Consumer had tried to push the dashboard down with her hands, but the dashboard will not move. Consumer has not had a dealer look at vehicle. *ak
| No | No | N | None | None | 20030811 |
When vehicle has been started engine light would come on and remain illuminated. Had taken vehicle to dealership, and mechanic failed to resolve the problem.*ak
| No | No | N | None | None | 20030707 |
Consumer states that body mounts separated from the frame, resulting in loss of steering function while driving. Related recall 98v323000, consumer's vehicle not included due to vin. *ak
| No | No | N | None | None | 20030211 |
Dashboard has curled up in front (against windshield). Because of this the defroster will not defrost the driver side of the windshield. As a result i am unable to see adequately to drive anytime my windshield is foggy. This may also cause problems with airbag deployment but i'm not sure.
| No | No | N | None | None | 20021209 |
It is unbelieveable that there is no recall on the dashboards for kia vehicles. I own a kia sephia and it seems like the dashboard cracks and peels off. I have seen other models and it faces the same problems. Matter of fact i visited kia dealerships and there is no warranty on this items. The dealerships also mentioned that they have alot of complaints on that same issue. I strongly believe that there must be a recall on this issues. *ak
| No | No | N | None | None | 20021207 |
Consumer states that the front seat belt buckles will not lock properly causing the consumer not to have a seat belt on while driving. Dealer notified. Ts
| No | No | N | None | None | 20021129 |
Consumer was driving the vehicle when the whole dash board came off. Dealer was not contacted at the time of this. Ts
| No | No | N | None | None | 20021027 |
This is the third wiring harness they are ordering. Dt
| VIN | Year | Model | Manufactured In |
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| KNAFA1254T5242946 | 1996 | Sephia | WHASUNG , SOUTH KOREA |