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Kia Sephia 1999 Brakes Problems

200 distinct owners reported a brakes problem on the 1999 Kia Sephia - 47% of all complaints for this model year.

Recall Coverage200 complaints

200 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

No Recall Covers This System

Owners reported 200 brakes complaints on this model year, and no recall campaign in NHTSA's files covers this system on it. A gap does not prove a defect - complaints are unverified owner reports - but it is the part of the record no recall announcement will ever mention.

Other Systems on This Model Year

Engine91Power Train73Electrical System71Fuel and Propulsion System49Air Bags38Steering24
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.