Component Record

Kia Sephia 1998 Fuel and Propulsion System Problems

65 distinct owners reported a fuel and propulsion system problem on the 1998 Kia Sephia - 13% of all complaints for this model year.

Recall Coverage65 complaints

65 complaints; 2 recall campaigns cover this system.

Campaigns Covering This System

99V317000Reported November 9, 1999 - 102,944 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the fuel and propulsion system system, reported to NHTSA on November 9, 1999. The campaign covers an estimated 102,944 vehicles across all affected models.

99V318000Reported November 9, 1999 - 102,944 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the fuel and propulsion system system, reported to NHTSA on November 9, 1999. The campaign covers an estimated 102,944 vehicles across all affected models.

Other Systems on This Model Year

Brakes306 Electrical System131 Engine121 Power Train69 Visibility45 Air Bags31

How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.