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2001 Kia Sephia Airbags Problems

Airbags complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2001 Kia Sephia has 17 NHTSA airbags complaints and 0 airbags-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2001 Kia Sephia

Engine
24
Powertrain
18
Airbags
17
Brakes
13
Electrical
8
Structure
6
Seat Belts
6
Fuel System
5
Lights
3
Other
3
Suspension
3

17

Complaints

0

Recalls

18

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026

All Airbags Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
May 4, 2012AIR BAGSI WAS ON MY WAY TO COLLEGE WHEN I HIT A PATCH OF WET ROAD, WHEN I TRIED TO CORRECT THE SLIDE, THE RI...
Apr 22, 2010AIR BAGSDRIVE AND PASSENGER AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY IN 2001 KIA SEPHIA LS. *TR
Mar 28, 2009AIR BAGSON MARCH 28, 2009, MY DAUGHTER WAS A PASSENGER IN A 2001 KIA SEPHIA THAT LOST CONTROL IN THE RAIN DO...
Aug 1, 2006AIR BAGSI WAS DRIVING MY 2001 KIA SEPHIA APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH IN DECATUR COUNTY, GEORGIA ON AUGUST 1, 2006 W...
Jan 17, 2004AIR BAGSI WAS IN AN ACCIDENT ON THE BELOW DATE AT 730PM.THERE WAS MYSELF AND MY DAUGHTER IN MY 2001 KIA SEPH...
Oct 16, 2003AIR BAGSCONSUMER'S VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONT END COLLISION. UPON IMPACT, DUAL AIRBAGS DIDN'T DEPLOY....
May 30, 2003AIR BAGSWHILE GOING 65 ON THE FREEWAY I LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND THE VEHICLE SLAMMED INTO THE CENTER ...
Aug 15, 2002AIR BAGSWHILE DRIVING 5-10 MPH VEHICLE WAS HIT IN FRONT END BY ANOTHER VEHICLE GOING ABOUT 35 MPH. UPON IMP...
Aug 4, 2002AIR BAGSWHILE DRIVING 60MPH A LARGE OBJEC FELL OFF THE BACK OF A TRUCK AND HIT FRONT OF CAR ,AND AIR BAGS ...
Feb 4, 2002AIR BAGSWHILE DRIVING AT 25 MPH VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A HEAD COLLISION. UPON IMPACT, AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLO...
Jan 18, 2002AIR BAGSI WAS INVOLVED IN A HEAD ON ACCIDENT AT 30 MPH, THE AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY AND I WAS INJURED.
Jan 15, 2002AIR BAGSCONSUMERS VEHICLE WAS HIT ON THE LEFT FRONT BY ANOTHER MOTORIST THAT WAS TRAVELING BETWEEN 45 AND 50...
Dec 13, 2001AIR BAGSAFTER THE ACCIDENT OCCURRED INSURANCE FAILED TO NOTICE THE STEERING WHEEL HAD BEEN CRACKED, I HAVE H...
Dec 13, 2001AIR BAGSAFTER THE ACCIDENT OCCURRED INSURANCE FAILED TO NOTICE THE STEERING WHEEL HAD BEEN CRACKED, I HAVE H...
Jun 12, 2001AIR BAGS,SEATSWHILE WAITING AT STOP LIGHT ANOTHER VEHICLE REARENDED VEHICLE. UPON IMPACT, FRONT SEATBACKS COLLAPSE...
Feb 21, 2001AIR BAGSVEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONTAL COLLISION OF 30-35 MPH, AND BOTH AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. DEALER /...
Jan 1, 1970AIR BAGSCONSUMER STATED AS A RESULT OF A HEAD ON CRASH AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. *AK

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