2001 Kia Sephia Recalls, Complaints & Specs
No safety recalls list the 2001 Kia Sephia, and owners have filed 107 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
No safety recalls on record
NHTSA's recall database lists no safety campaigns that include the 2001 Kia Sephia. That is good news, with two caveats: recalls can be issued at any time (this page refreshes daily), and a recall filed under a related model name may not appear here. The VIN check above queries NHTSA directly for your exact vehicle.
107 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2001 Kia Sephia have filed 107 complaints with NHTSA; 21 describe a crash and 2 describe a fire. Reports cite 21 injuries and 1 death. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 42,974 miles. Complaints peaked in 2002 with 32 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“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 pr”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, July 12, 2016 · Electrical system
“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 a”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, May 5, 2012 · Air bags
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2001 Kia Sephia/Spectra. Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 23–24 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 19–22 / 28 |
| Fuel | Regular |
| EPA class | Compact Cars |
| Engine | 4 cyl, 1.8 L |
| Transmission | Automatic 4-spd; Manual 5-spd |
Compare Kia Sephia model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Kia Sephia model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1986 Kia Sephia | 0 | 2 |
| 1994 Kia Sephia | 1 | 16 |
| 1995 Kia Sephia | 1 | 64 |
| 1996 Kia Sephia | 1 | 118 |
| 1997 Kia Sephia | 1 | 205 |
| 1998 Kia Sephia | 6 | 491 |
| 1999 Kia Sephia | 5 | 428 |
| 2000 Kia Sephia | 1 | 266 |
| 2001 Kia Sephia | 0 | 107 |
| 2002 Kia Sephia | 0 | 6 |
| 2003 Kia Sephia | 0 | 2 |
Checking a specific 2001 Kia Sephia
How do I know if my 2001 Kia Sephia has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Kia dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number.
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Kia models
- Sorento10,183 complaints
- Optima7,512 complaints
- Soul5,553 complaints
- Sportage4,699 complaints
- Forte2,553 complaints
- Sedona2,410 complaints
- Telluride2,026 complaints
- Rio1,291 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.