# 1999 KIA SEPHIA — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
> NHTSA complaint `436883` · 2003-10-24 · Kia America, Inc.
## Severity
- **Deaths:** 0
- **Injured:** 0
- **Fire:** No
- **Crash:** Yes
- **Police report:** No
- **Medical attention:** No
- **Vehicle towed:** No
## Vehicle
- **Make:** KIA
- **Model:** SEPHIA
- **Year:** 1999
- **Manufacturer:** Kia America, Inc.
- **Component:** SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- **Miles at failure:** 56,000
## Narrative
THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED BRAKE FAILURE.  WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS APPLIED, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO STOP, WHICH RESULTED IN A REAR END COLLISION.  *JB
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*Source: [NHTSA ODI](https://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/downloads/) · AI Analytics · CC0 1.0*