8
recalls
The Kia Sephia has 8 recalls covering 869,324 vehicles as reported; model year 1998 is covered by the most (6).
Updated Oct 11, 2026 · recalls to Oct 6, 2026
Recalls
8
Most for 1998: 6
Units affected
869K
As reported
Overall stars
-
Not rated
Complaints, 12 mo
0
To Sep 2026
Do-not-drive
0
None
By model year
Which model years are covered by the most recalls, and which get the most complaints
Recalls by model year
How many recalls cover each model year. Hover a year for the count.
Owner complaints
Safety complaints about the Kia Sephia, by the month they were received
Complaints per month
0 in the 12 months to Sep 2026.
Components named most
- Service brakes, hydraulic641
- Engine and engine cooling335
- Electrical system283
- Power train270
- Air bags167
- Fuel system, gasoline129
- Structure110
- Complaints
- 1,712
- Crashes reported
- 202
- Fires reported
- 73
- People injured
- 176
Counts only, as reported by owners and not verified.
Parts recalled
Recalls of the Kia Sephia by component
- Fuel system, gasoline2 · 206K units
- Seat belts2 · 441K units
- Engine and engine cooling1 · 100K units
- Exterior lighting1 · 25K units
- Power train1 · 6,945 units
- Visibility1 · 90K units
Kia Sephia recalls
Newest first
| Date | Recall | Hazard | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 24, 2004 | KIA Sephia, Sportage (1999-2000): Seat beltsNo. 04V305000 | Other or not stated | 251,594 |
| Aug 16, 2002 | KIA Sephia, Sportage (1995-1998): Seat beltsNo. 02V216000 | Crash risk | 189,706 |
| Jul 29, 2002 | KIA Sephia (1998): Exterior lightingNo. 02V207000 | Crash risk | 25,000 |
| Jul 17, 2000 | KIA Sephia (1998-1999): Engine and engine coolingNo. 00V175000 | Other or not stated | 100,137 |
| Nov 9, 1999 | KIA Sephia (1998-1999): Fuel system, gasolineNo. 99V318000 | Crash risk | 102,944 |
| Nov 9, 1999 | KIA Sephia (1998-1999): Fuel system, gasolineNo. 99V317000 | Crash risk | 102,944 |
| Oct 6, 1999 | KIA Sephia (1998-1999): VisibilityNo. 99V271000 | Crash risk | 90,054 |
| Jul 25, 1994 | KIA Sephia (1994): Power trainNo. 94V134000 | Crash risk | 6,945 |
Related pages
Questions and answers
Is the 2000 Kia Sephia recalled?
Yes: 1 recall covers the 2000 Kia Sephia. Check the recall pages below for what is wrong and the free fix; a dealer can tell if a single vehicle still needs the repair.
How many recalls does the Kia Sephia have?
8 recalls cover the Kia Sephia, for 869,324 vehicles as reported. The most common problem is fuel system, gasoline (2 recalls).
What do owners complain about most on the Kia Sephia?
Service brakes, hydraulic: named in 641 of the 1,712 safety complaints about the Kia Sephia, then engine and engine cooling (335). One complaint can name several components.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data, updated daily. Models are written as published, so a few versions of one model can be listed under slightly different names.