2000 Kia Sephia recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2000 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns: 1
Park-it warnings: 0
Complaints: 266
Latest campaign: Jun 24, 2004

Recall summary by component1

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

Component	Campaigns	Latest	Campaign IDs
Seat belts	1	Jun 24, 2004	04V305000

Safety recalls1

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

0Park-it warnings

0Fixable over the air

Jun 24, 2004Latest campaign


Jun 24, 200404V305000	Seat belts: front buckle assembly THE LATCH CAN THEN PULL OUT OF THE BUCKLE WHEN TENSION IS APPLIED. DetailsHide details for campaign 04V305000 What's wrong ON CERTAIN PASSENGER AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE FRONT SAFETY BELT BUCKLES MAY EMIT A "CLICK" SOUND DURING THE BUCKLING PROCESS THAT IS SIMILAR TO THE SOUND EMITTED WHEN A BUCKLE IS BEING LATCHED, WHEN IT IS NOT. Risk THE LATCH CAN THEN PULL OUT OF THE BUCKLE WHEN TENSION IS APPLIED. Remedy DEALERS WILL REPLACE BOTH FRONT SEAT BELT BUCKLES. THE RECALL BEGAN AUGUST 16, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT KIA AT 1-800-333-4542. Campaign NHTSA 04V305000 · Jun 24, 2004

Jun 24, 200404V305000

Seat belts: front buckle assembly

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

DetailsHide details for campaign 04V305000

What's wrong: ON CERTAIN PASSENGER AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE FRONT SAFETY BELT BUCKLES MAY EMIT A "CLICK" SOUND DURING THE BUCKLING PROCESS THAT IS SIMILAR TO THE SOUND EMITTED WHEN A BUCKLE IS BEING LATCHED, WHEN IT IS NOT.
Risk: THE LATCH CAN THEN PULL OUT OF THE BUCKLE WHEN TENSION IS APPLIED.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE BOTH FRONT SEAT BELT BUCKLES. THE RECALL BEGAN AUGUST 16, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT KIA AT 1-800-333-4542.
Campaign: NHTSA 04V305000 · Jun 24, 2004

To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Kia recall lookup. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer (federal law; see limits).

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Owner complaints by component266

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h

266Complaints filed

41Involving a crash

3Involving a fire

36Injuries reported

Component	Complaints	%	Crashes	Fires	Injuries
Service brakes	80	30	13	0	4
Hydraulic	76	29	11	0	2
Power train	44	17	2	0	0
Engine and engine cooling	41	15	0	1	3
Electrical system	39	15	1	2	0
Air bags	29	11	24	0	25
Structure	15	6	1	0	0
Seat belts	14	5	5	0	5
Latches/locks/linkages	14	5	0	0	0
Visibility	13	5	0	0	0
Unknown or other	12	5	0	0	0
Fuel system	12	5	2	0	0
Equipment	11	4	2	0	0
Gasoline	11	4	2	0	0
Steering	8	3	1	0	1

11 more components with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.

Latest reports

Power train
“The contact owns a 2000 Kia Sephia. The contact stated that while driving at 40 MPH and approaching a traffic light, the brake pedal was depressed and the vehicle stalled. There was no warning light illuminated.”
Filed 04/01/2022 · ODI 11459275
Electrical system
“The seatbelt pretensioners is locked up & they (both driver/passenger) seatbelts "do not" reel back 2 provide securement of the passenger(s).”
Filed 04/06/2018 · ODI 11083709
Electrical system
“I 🅾wn a 2000 kia sephia & the front drivers seatbelt retracts slow& does not lock. The passenger seatbelt does not retract @ all.”
Filed 11/12/2017 · ODI 11045411

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2000 Kia Sephia recall questions

How many recalls does the 2000 Kia Sephia have?

NHTSA lists 1 safety recall campaign for the 2000 Kia Sephia. The most recent, 04V305000 (reported June 24, 2004), concerns seat belts. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What is the most common complaint about the 2000 Kia Sephia?

Service brakes is the most-reported component, named in 80 complaints out of 266 filed with NHTSA (30%). Across all complaints, owners reported 41 crashs and 3 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2000 Kia Sephia?

Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Kia recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Kia dealer.

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