How do I know if my Kia Sephia has a recall?

To know if your Kia Sephia has an open recall, start by entering your vehicle's VIN or license plate in our Safety Recall Checker. We will find recalls that affect your vehicle and need to be repaired.

How do I check my VIN for recalls for free?

Check your Kia Sephia VIN for free by entering it into our Safety Recall Checker.

What happens if my Kia Sephia has an open recall?

If your Kia Sephia is affected by a recall, it means that NHTSA and the manufacturer have identified an issue with your vehicle. After you check your vehicle, you can contact a dealership to schedule a repair.

How long does a recall take to fix?

How long it takes to fix a recall depends on the exact repairs needed. Something simple like a software update can be done in minutes, but complex mechanical repairs may take days or weeks. Ask the dealership when you schedule your appointment.

Do you need a warranty for a recall?

Your Kia Sephia does not need to be under warranty to get recalls fixed. Recalls for safety-related items on your Kia Sephia are taken care of by Kia at no cost to you even if your vehicle warranty has expired or if you are not the original owner of the vehicle.

How long does a recall last on a car?

A recall does not expire as long as the vehicle manufacturer remains in business or continues to make the replacement parts. Generally, recalls can be fixed for free up to 15 years after your car's date of manufacture.

Why should you check for safety recalls?

Road Safety Risks

Open recalls can be dangerous for you and your family.

Mail Delays

Older or used cars can be more difficult for manufacturers to locate.

Risk of Costly Damage

We'll connect you with a dealership near you to fix the recall at no cost.

Kia Sephia

8 Recalls

NHTSA 04V-305 · OEM SC039

1999-2000 Kia Sephia Sportage Recall 04V305000

251,594 Potential Units Affected

THE LATCH CAN THEN PULL OUT OF THE BUCKLE WHEN TENSION IS APPLIED.

Vehicles Affected: 1999 Kia Sephia, 2000 Kia Sephia and 2 others

NHTSA 02V-216 · OEM SC027

1995-1998 Kia Sephia Sportage Recall 02V216000

189,706 Potential Units Affected

IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE SEAT OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED, INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY.

Vehicles Affected: 1995 Kia Sephia, 1998 Kia Sephia and 6 others

NHTSA 02V-207 · OEM 024

1998 Kia Sephia Recall 02V207000

25,000 Potential Units Affected

THE LOSS OF TURN SIGNALS OR REAR HAZARD LAMPS COULD FAIL TO WARN A FOLLOWING DRIVER THAT THE VEHICLE IS TURNING AND/OR IS STOPPED AND COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.

Vehicles Affected: 1998 Kia Sephia

NHTSA 00V-175 · OEM SC015

1998-1999 Kia Sephia Recall 00V175000

100,137 Potential Units Affected

THIS WOULD CAUSE CUSTOMERS TO ADD MORE FUEL TO THE TANK CAUSING FUEL SPILLBACK OR SPITBACK FROM THE FUEL FILLER NECK.

Vehicles Affected: 1999 Kia Sephia, 1998 Kia Sephia

NHTSA 99V-317 · OEM SC013

1998-1999 Kia Sephia Recall 99V317000

102,944 Potential Units Affected

THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE THE ENGINE TO STALL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Vehicles Affected: 1999 Kia Sephia, 1998 Kia Sephia

NHTSA 99V-318

1998-1999 Kia Sephia Recall 99V318000

102,944 Potential Units Affected

THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE THE ENGINE TO STALL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Vehicles Affected: 1999 Kia Sephia, 1998 Kia Sephia

NHTSA 99V-271 · OEM SCO12

1998-1999 Kia Sephia Recall 99V271000

90,054 Potential Units Affected

THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE IMPAIRMENT OF VISIBILITY IN INCLEMENT WEATHER INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Vehicles Affected: 1999 Kia Sephia, 1998 Kia Sephia

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Recall FAQs

If your Kia Sephia is affected by a new safety recall, Kia will attempt to contact you by sending you a notice in the mail. This notice will detail the defect, when parts for repair will be ready, how to get your car fixed, and whether your unrepaired car is currently safe to drive or not.

If you aren't the original owner, have changed addresses, or have never visited your local dealership for service or maintenance, then you most likely will not receive a recall notice in the mail.

Another way to know whether your Kia Sephia has an open recall is to enter your VIN or license plate into the RepairPal Safety Recall Checker above. The VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) is a 17-digit alphanumeric code that can be found on the bottom edge of your car's windshield, on the driver's side. It can also be found on your vehicle's registration card.

You can check your Kia Sephia for recalls by entering your VIN or license plate into the RepairPal Safety Recall Checker found above. The VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) is a unique 17-digit alphanumeric identification code on the bottom edge of your car’s windshield, on the driver’s side. It can also be found on your vehicle’s registration card.

Checking your VIN is the best way to find out if your car is affected by any recalls. Identical vehicles of the same make, model, year, and trim may not be affected by the same recall. A VIN is unique to a specific vehicle.

Your Kia Sephia is affected by a recall if the manufacturer or the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has decided that a problem with your car makes it a safety risk or fails to meet safety standards. When this happens, the vehicle manufacturer is obligated to fix your vehicle.

Normally, you will receive a letter in the mail that explains the recall and how to get the defect fixed promptly and at no charge to you. The letter will explain what the exact defect is, when the parts will be ready, how to get your car fixed, and whether your car is safe to drive or not.

But in many cases, the manufacturer won't know you own an affected vehicle, which is why you should check your Kia Sephia for safety recalls frequently.

Use our Safety Recall Checker to check your Kia Sephia for open recalls.

How long it takes to fix a recall depends on many different factors:

How many vehicles are affected by the recall? How complex is the problem to fix? How many different parts are involved in the repair? Are the repair parts available? Has the dealership received the parts for the repair yet? Do dealership technicians have training to conduct the specific repair? How many recalled cars can the dealer repair each day (while also doing their daily service business)?

Recalls are unrelated to your warranty coverage. Any recalls that are issued for safety-related items on your Kia Sephia will be repaired by the vehicle manufacturer at no cost to you. Even if your vehicle's warranty has expired and you are not the original owner of the vehicle, you are still eligible to have any open safety recalls on your vehicle repaired.

You can check for any open recalls on your Kia Sephia by entering its VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) or license plate number into the RepairPal Safety Recall Checker above. If there are any open recalls on your vehicle, contact a dealer as soon as possible to have repairs done.

Safety recalls that address a defective part or system on your Kia Sephia that came from the factory do not expire and can generally be fixed up to 15 years after the date of manufacture. Even if you are not the original owner, you can have repairs done to resolve any open recalls. This is important, especially if the recalls are safety-related. The only exceptions are if the carmaker is no longer in business or if the dealership can no longer get the needed parts. Recall repairs are generally free up to 15 years after the date of manufacture.

To check whether there are any open recalls on your Kia Sephia, enter its VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) or license plate number into the RepairPal Safety Recall Checker here. Your Kia Sephia VIN can be found at the base of the windshield or on your registration card. If there are any open recalls on your vehicle, contact a dealer as soon as possible to have repairs done.

Kia Sephia Recalls

Check your specific VIN or plate below.

There are 8 recalls that may affect your Kia Sephia.

Check your Kia Sephia for safety recalls and get them fixed for free at a Kia dealership near you.

Kia Sephia

8 Recalls

NHTSA 04V-305 · OEM SC039

1999-2000 Kia Sephia Sportage Recall 04V305000

251,594 Potential Units Affected

THE LATCH CAN THEN PULL OUT OF THE BUCKLE WHEN TENSION IS APPLIED.

Vehicles Affected: 1999 Kia Sephia, 2000 Kia Sephia and 2 others

NHTSA 02V-216 · OEM SC027

1995-1998 Kia Sephia Sportage Recall 02V216000

189,706 Potential Units Affected

IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE SEAT OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED, INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY.

Vehicles Affected: 1995 Kia Sephia, 1998 Kia Sephia and 6 others

NHTSA 02V-207 · OEM 024

1998 Kia Sephia Recall 02V207000

25,000 Potential Units Affected

THE LOSS OF TURN SIGNALS OR REAR HAZARD LAMPS COULD FAIL TO WARN A FOLLOWING DRIVER THAT THE VEHICLE IS TURNING AND/OR IS STOPPED AND COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.

Vehicles Affected: 1998 Kia Sephia