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NHTSA model-year recall report

2000 Kia Sephia Recalls

1 campaign in our verified NHTSA snapshot, with source consequences, remedies, and VIN-specific next steps.

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NHTSA campaigns

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Affected systems

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Urgent advisories

Jun 24, 2004

Latest campaign date

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What the record says

This model year's count is equal to the Kia Sephia average of 1.0 campaigns per listed year. That is context only—not proof that this year is safer or less safe.

The most frequent affected category is Seat Belts › Front › Buckle Assembly, appearing in 1 campaign.

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Source campaign records

All 2000 Kia Sephia recall campaigns

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NHTSA campaign 04V305000

Seat Belts › Front › Buckle Assembly

Manufacturer: KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.

Reported Jun 24, 2004

What is recalled

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.

Safety consequence

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

Manufacturer 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 history does not confirm applicability or repair status for one VIN.

Campaign details

Other Kia Sephia model years

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How many recalls does the 2000 Kia Sephia have?

This verified dataset contains 1 NHTSA campaign associated with the 2000 Kia Sephia. A campaign can apply to some, not all, vehicles of the same model year.

Does this confirm an open recall for my 2000 Kia Sephia?

No. This page is a model-year campaign history. Use NHTSA's official lookup or an authorized dealer to confirm whether a campaign applies to your exact VIN and whether the repair remains open.

Are vehicle recall repairs free?

When a safety recall campaign applies to your VIN, the manufacturer remedy is generally provided at no charge through an authorized dealer. Confirm eligibility and scheduling with the manufacturer or dealer.

Source: NHTSA. Dataset includes campaigns through Jul 30, 2026. Last processed Aug 8, 2026. Methodology