1996 Kia Sephia brakes problems
The 1996 Kia Sephia has 50 brakes complaints filed with NHTSA — 25% of the year's total, and up sharply from the prior model year.
50
Brakes complaints
25%
Share of year
5
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Brakes complaints by year
What owners report
“IN MARCH 24, 1998 BECAUSE OF THE MALFUNCTION OF BRAKE SYSTEM , I HAD AN ACCIDENT. THE BRAKE INSPECTION BY KIA AUTHOIZED MECHANIC REVEALED, THAT THE CAR HAD FACTORY DEFECT IN THE BRAKE SYSTEM. UNTIL NOW THERE HAS BEEN DONE A NUMEROUS AMOUNT OF REPAIRS AND ADJUSTMENTS FOR THE BRAKE SYSTEM, BUT…”
Common questions
How many brakes complaints does the 1996 Kia Sephia have?
NHTSA has 50 complaints about the 1996 Kia Sephia brakes — 25% of all complaints filed for that model year.
Related
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.