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Recalls & complaints · NHTSA data
2001 Kia Sephia recalls
Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2001 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.
Safety recalls0
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 hNo recall campaigns found for the 2001 Kia Sephia
NHTSA's model names don't always match the VIN decode, so read this as “none found”, not “none exist”.
Owner complaints by component108
NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Complaints | % |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and engine cooling | 21 | 19 |
| Power train | 19 | 18 |
| Air bags | 17 | 16 |
| Electrical system | 15 | 14 |
| Service brakes | 12 | 11 |
| Hydraulic | 11 | 10 |
| Seat belts | 9 | 8 |
| Structure | 8 | 7 |
| Fuel system | 7 | 6 |
| Visibility | 5 | 5 |
| Gasoline | 5 | 5 |
| Equipment | 5 | 5 |
| Unknown or other | 5 | 5 |
| Exterior lighting | 4 | 4 |
| Wheels | 3 | 3 |
7 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
- Electrical system
“Having trouble with drivers side window. It will work then the motor/regulator gets stuck and won't function. Then all of a sudden it will work then not work. I just want to find out what's causing problem.”
- Air bags
“I was on my way to college when I hit a patch of wet road, when I tried to correct the slide, the right side grabbed and put me into a spin over both lanes and I hit the left side guard rail head on at approx. 45mph.”
- Fuel system
“Car gives off a very bad gas odor. Everytime I put gas in the car, the gas indicator on the dashboard goes down and car cuts off on me when im doing 20 mph. *tr”
Other Kia Sephia model years
- 20010 recalls107 complaints
- 20001 recall266 complaints
Other Kia models
- 2001 Optima3 recalls143 complaints
- 2001 Sportage0 recalls228 complaints
- 2001 Rio3 recalls223 complaints
- 2001 Spectra0 recalls40 complaints
- 2003 Sorento1 recall305 complaints
- 2010 Soul3 recalls135 complaints
- 2002 Sedona4 recalls248 complaints
- 2010 Forte3 recalls232 complaints
- 2020 Telluride7 recalls773 complaints
- 2017 Niro5 recalls101 complaints
- 2021 K56 recalls169 complaints
- 2022 Carnival6 recalls136 complaints
2001 Kia Sephia recall questions
How many recalls does the 2001 Kia Sephia have?
NHTSA has no safety recall campaigns on file for the 2001 Kia Sephia. Check a specific car by VIN anyway: a recall can be added at any time.
What is the most common complaint about the 2001 Kia Sephia?
Engine and engine cooling is the most-reported component, named in 21 complaints out of 108 filed with NHTSA (19%). Across all complaints, owners reported 20 crashs and 2 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How do I check if a recall is open on my 2001 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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