I have a 1999 Kia Sephia that was purchased used. After calling the Kia customer service number I was informed on the recall concerning the fuel tank. My personal problem with the fuel tank was the "spitting out" of fuel when attempting to fill up the gas tank. I took the car in to the columbus, ga Kia autosport where they fixed the recall issue and stated that I should no longer have the issue with gas running out when trying to fill the tank. After the recall was fixed, I went to put gas in my car and the issue still existed. After taking the car back I was told that the issue had been repaired twice and the manufactuerer would not allow them to repair again. I was also told different things to do when pumping fuel in order to keep the problem from happening. The issue still exists. The paint below and around the area in which you dispense fuel is begining to fade away due to gas running down the side of the car when filling the tank. There was also an ongoing issue with the car smoking. The service center said that it was the short block of the engine and replaced that, but the car continues to smoke. After reading more on the recall I am curious as to whether engine problems can be a affect of the fuel recall issue not being properly taken care of. The service center never checked to see if there were another issue as to why the fuel continues to run or "spit" ot when filling the tank. The date placed in "incident date" is approximate, but the issue is ongoing.

- Columbus, GA, USA

The vehicle had numerous recalls and problems. When the consumer put fuel in the vehicle it leaked out. When it did hit she had to play around with it, until the nozzle was in the tank just right, then it would take the fuel. Also, the vehicle was had problems with the brakes, and rotors wearing out too quickly and the master cylinder was cracked and leaking brake fluid. The consumer had the vehicle in the repair shop at least 10 times and needed to be returned to the repair shop. The fuel tank problem had been worked on four times and still was not fixed. There were gear shift problems where the shifter would stick, multiple wiring console light problems, the wiper blade links were defective and caused the blade to come apart. Referenced in RQ03-006

- West Des Moines, IA, USA

The vehicles gas tank was defective and was on recall, the dealer attemped to fix the problem but the tank was still spitting gas out when filling gas, consumer was informed by dealer that there is no solution to the problem.

- Reynolds, IN, USA

While pumping small amount of fuel in tank gas will seems over flowing and spill.

- Baltimore, MD, USA

The vehicles gas tank was defective and was on recall, the dealer attemped to fix the problem but the tank was still spitting gas out when filling gas, consumer was informed by dealer that there is no solution to the problem.

- Reynolds, IN, USA

Fuel tank has developed a split in seam, causing fuel leakage.

- Starksboro, VT, USA

Gas tank failed (attorney for client).

- Rock Hill, SC, USA

Gas tank failed (attorney for client).

- Rock Hill, SC, USA

Gas tank failed (attorney for client).

- Rock Hill, SC, USA

Fuel tank doesn't register full on meter. Also, gasoline spills out of tank assembly. Dealership is aware of problem. Referenced in RQ03-006

- Arlington, TX, USA

This car has been, nonstop, 1 mech problem after another with Kia co & manuf claiming 'normal wear/tear or first heard of problems.' Your site shows that other consumers of same vehicle have all experienced same problems (esp brakes, battery, tires, steering column, fuel assembly). Kia & dealership unresponsive and unaccountable for products sold and represented- esp. Highly dangerous vehicle problems/defects. (dot number: 96737 tiresize: P185/65R14)

- Chandler, AZ, USA

When tank is filled gas is blown out of tank. A recall has been issued on vehicle ; however owner motification has not been issued.

- Miami, FL, USA

Car is just a lemon every siince we purchased it. We tried to get our money back(paid cash)and we were not able to per the car dealer, etc.nothing is ever repaired to the standard and we are upset.

- Glenburnie, MD, USA

Fuel leakage occurs within fuel tank assembly, cause unknown.

- Maimi Beach, FL, USA

Brake pads and rotors have been replaced 4 times in less than 1year and at 30,335 miles right now, service department fights with us each time we bring car in. Car does not start up right away, it turns a few times before it finally does, took to service department 2 times, they are unable to diagnose problem. When driving at times when you step on gas car hesitates to go, almost like it is out of gas, but it is not. After 2mths. Of using airconditioner this summer, it completely stopped working, took to service department, diagnosed with leaky "O" rings, they repaired under warranty. Rear doors when opening hit the edge of closed front doors, service department said they needed new door stoppers, haven't got them yet.

- Manassas, VA, USA

Was taken to dealership numerous times for inaccurate readings on fuel guage, brakes worn down after 2 months, took a lot of time to pick up speed on highway causing near collisions, wheels and steering wheel vibrating violently, air conditioner not cool, burning large amounts of fuel, all problems within the first 6-8 months of ownership, no cooperation from dealership about replacing car or exchanging due to number of problems in short time span. None of the repairs have lasted without recurrence.

- Petersburg, VA, USA

While driving on a busy highway car suddenly shut off. Consumer had to pull over to avoid being hit. Also, gas was leaking everywhere.

- Columbus, GA, USA

Fuel keeps spilling back out when trying to refuel.

- Laconia, NH, USA

When starting the engine it would turn over & then vehicle would stall. Once started, vehicle would hesitate. The fuel gauge fails to register fuel intake. Also, vehicle is very hard to shift into gear properly. Took vehicle to dealer to have problems checked. The mechanic replaced the fly wheel & the gas tank.

- Three Mile Bay, NY, USA

Due to a defective modulator, airbag light comes on and off while driving, indicating a problem with airbag system. Also problems with the fuel system, while pumping the gas into the vehicle, fuel spilled out while fuel tank was not full. This may result in a fire if there is a source of ignition. Dealer replaced fuel tank.

- Westford, NY, USA