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Kia Recalls

What this means

NHTSA lists 202 recall campaigns that cover Kia vehicles in our catalog, filed between 1994 and 2026. The Kia Sorento has the most complaints filed of any Kia model, with 40 campaigns.

Data summary generated from official records. Methodology Data: NHTSA, DOT, EPA · Refreshed Oct 6, 2026

Kia recall campaigns, newest first

202 campaigns, newest first.

Listed for Kia Sportage, Sephia. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 04V305000 Filed Jun 24, 2004

KIA/FRONT SEAT BELT BUCKLES

Seat belts · front · buckle assembly
Repair progress not yet reported251,594 vehicles potentially affected
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 04V305000
Listed for Kia Optima. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 04V180000 Filed Apr 12, 2004

KIA/FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY VALVE

Fuel system, gasoline · storage · tank assembly
Repair progress not yet reported25,803 vehicles potentially affected
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 04V180000
Listed for Kia Rio. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 04V179000 Filed Apr 9, 2004

KIA/FUEL DISTRIBUTOR ASSEMBLY

Fuel system, gasoline · delivery
Repair progress not yet reported187,790 vehicles potentially affected
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 04V179000
Listed for Kia Rio. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 03V352000 Filed Sep 24, 2003

KIA/FUEL LEAKAGE

Fuel system, gasoline
Repair progress not yet reported57,340 vehicles potentially affected
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 03V352000
Listed for Kia Sedona. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 03V158000 Filed Apr 25, 2003

KIA/ABS ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE

Service brakes, air · antilock · control unit/module
Repair progress not yet reported3,375 vehicles potentially affected
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 03V158000
Listed for Kia Sedona. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 03V135000 Filed Apr 3, 2003

KIA/SEATS

Seats · mid/rear assembly
Repair progress not yet reported4,276 vehicles potentially affected
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 03V135000
Listed for Kia Optima. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 03V067000 Filed Mar 4, 2003

KIA/CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR

Electrical system · starter assembly
Repair progress not yet reported11,501 vehicles potentially affected
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 03V067000
Listed for Kia Sedona. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 03V017000 Filed Jan 22, 2003

KIA/FMVSS 209/SEAT BELT BUCKLE ANCHOR BOLTS

Seat belts · rear/other
Repair progress not yet reported21,248 vehicles potentially affected
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 03V017000
Listed for Kia Sportage, Sephia. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 02V216000 Filed Aug 16, 2002

KIA/SEAT BELT BUCKLE

Seat belts · front · buckle assembly
Repair progress not yet reported189,706 vehicles potentially affected
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 02V216000
Listed for Kia Sephia. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 02V207000 Filed Jul 29, 2002

KIA/HAZARD SWITCH

Exterior lighting · hazard flashing warning lights · switch
Repair progress not yet reported25,000 vehicles potentially affected
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 02V207000
Listed for Kia Optima. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 01V156000 Filed May 1, 2001

KIA/SIDE AIR BAG WIRE HARNESS

Air bags · side/window
Repair progress not yet reported16,231 vehicles potentially affected
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 01V156000
Listed for Kia Sportage. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 00V205000 Filed Jul 27, 2000

KIA/JUMP STARTING DIAGRAM

Electrical system
Repair progress not yet reported66,482 vehicles potentially affected
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 00V205000
Listed for Kia Sephia. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 00V175000 Filed Jul 17, 2000

KIA/ORVR VALVE

Engine and engine cooling · exhaust system · emission control
Repair progress not yet reported100,137 vehicles potentially affected
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 00V175000
Listed for Kia Sportage. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 99V325000 Filed Nov 19, 1999

KIA/ENGINE STALLING

Electrical system · wiring
Repair progress not yet reported76,986 vehicles potentially affected
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 99V325000
Listed for Kia Sephia. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 99V318000 Filed Nov 9, 1999

KIA/ENGINE STALLING (C304/C305)

Fuel system, gasoline · delivery · fuel pump
Repair progress not yet reported102,944 vehicles potentially affected
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 99V318000
Listed for Kia Sephia. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 99V317000 Filed Nov 9, 1999

KIA/ENGINE STALLING (C304/C305)

Fuel system, gasoline · delivery · fuel pump
Repair progress not yet reported102,944 vehicles potentially affected
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 99V317000
Listed for Kia Sephia. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 99V271000 Filed Oct 6, 1999

KIA/WINDSHIELD WIPER LINKAGE

Visibility · windshield wiper/washer · linkages
Repair progress not yet reported90,054 vehicles potentially affected
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 99V271000
Listed for Kia Sportage. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 98V222000 Filed Sep 15, 1998

KIA/BRAKE PIPE CLEARANCE

Service brakes, hydraulic · foundation components · hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Repair progress not yet reported39,656 vehicles potentially affected
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 98V222000
Listed for Kia Sportage. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 97V234000 Filed Dec 17, 1997

KIA/REAR HATCH DOOR

Latches/locks/linkages · hatchback/liftgate · lock
Repair progress not yet reported23,493 vehicles potentially affected
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 97V234000
Listed for Kia Sportage. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 96V131000 Filed Jul 15, 1996

KIA/FUEL:THROTTLE LINKAGES AND CONTROL:PEDAL

Vehicle speed control · accelerator pedal
Repair progress not yet reported693 vehicles potentially affected
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 96V131000

Kia recalls by model

Kia Sorento recalls (40)Kia Sportage recalls (36)Kia Sedona recalls (24)Kia Optima recalls (22)Kia Forte recalls (18)Kia Soul recalls (15)

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How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes

Processing

  • Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
  • Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.

Limitations

  • Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
  • Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
  • Recent model years are still collecting reports.

Review

Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.

Changelog

  • 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.
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Campaigns filed per year

20268 202513 202419 202318 202224 202115 202011 20196 20189 20177 201611 20156

Source: NHTSA, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.