How many recalls does the 1986 Kia Sephia have?

The 1986 Kia Sephia has no NHTSA safety recalls on record.

How do I check if my 1986 Kia Sephia has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA's official recall lookup (nhtsa.gov/recalls) to see open, unrepaired recalls for your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free.

What do owners complain about most on the 1986 Kia Sephia?

Of 3 NHTSA complaints on file, the most-reported component is power train.

1986 Kia Sephia Recalls

No recalls on record Updated July 2026

No NHTSA recalls on record for the 1986 Kia Sephia. That means NHTSA has no open safety campaign for this vehicle — it does not guarantee the absence of problems. Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the power train. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Complaints by component

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Total complaints3

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“When pulling out of a parking space there was a loud banging noise, and vehicle stalled due to transmission going out. Transmission was replaced. *ak”

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION · reported 1998-09-27

“Check engine light continues to blink on and seat belt does not lock . *ak”

UNKNOWN OR OTHER · reported 1996-02-05

“Check engine light continues to blink on and seat belt does not lock . *ak”

SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY · reported 1996-02-05

Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 1986 Kia Sephia as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.