1996 Kia Sephia recalls
1 NHTSA recall campaign naming the 1996 Kia Sephia. Last verified Jul 30, 2026. Recalls may apply only to certain VIN ranges — always confirm with a VIN check.
Recall campaigns
1
Total campaign units reported
190K
Fire / crash risk
0 / 1
Most recent filing
Aug 16, 2002
Units are totals reported across campaigns mentioning this model — NHTSA does not always break unit counts down by model.
Affected components
Seat Belts 1
Nearby model years
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
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.