1998 Kia Sephia recalls
3 NHTSA recall campaigns naming the 1998 Kia Sephia. Last verified Jul 30, 2026. Recalls may apply only to certain VIN ranges — always confirm with a VIN check.
Units are totals reported across campaigns mentioning this model — NHTSA does not always break unit counts down by model.
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Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
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- Aug 16, 2002Crash risk1995–1998 Kia Sephia, 1995–1998 Kia Sportage — Seat Belts
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE SAFETY BELT BUCKLE MAY "FALSE LATCH" AND EXPOSE THE DRIVER TO UNRESTRAINED MOVEMENT DURING A CRASH.
02V216000 · 190K units · KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
- Jul 29, 2002Crash risk1998 Kia Sephia — Exterior Lighting
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES WITH 36,000 MILES OR LESS AS OF JULY 15, 2002, AN ELECTRICAL CONTACT PROBLEM MAY HAVE DEVELOPED IN THE HAZARD SWITCH WHICH COULD RESULT IN INOPERATIVE HAZARD LIGHTS AND/OR INOPERATIVE TURN SIGNALS.
02V207000 · 25K units · KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
- Jul 17, 2000Safety1998–1999 Kia Sephia — Engine and Engine Cooling
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. MANUFACTURING CHANGES WERE MADE TO THE ORVR SPRING FORCE AND FLOAT WIRE LENGTH REDUCING THE VALVE ANGLE. CERTAIN VALVES CAUSED FUEL SHUT OFF BEFORE THE TANK REACHED 95% OF NOMINAL CAPACITY.
00V175000 · 100K units · KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.