Does the 1994 Kia Sephia have any recalls?

1 recall found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: power train. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.

How do I check if my 1994 Kia Sephia recall has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Kia dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 1994 Kia Sephia?

16 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.

1994 Kia Sephia recalls

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

1 recall found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026

For the 1994 Kia Sephia. These apply to the model and year, not to one particular vehicle: check your VIN to see whether yours is included and whether it has been repaired.

Has your Kia been repaired?

Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.

Check your VIN with NHTSA

NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. A Kia dealer can also check your VIN. Recall repairs are free.

1994 Kia Sephia recalls, newest first

July 25, 1994NHTSA 94V1340006,945 vehicles potentially affected

Power train

Summary: The electronic speedometer sensor can seize, causing the speedometer and cruise control (if the car is equipped with cruise control) to stop functioning.
Consequence: The loss of cruise control will cause temporary loss of control of vehicle speed. Loss of the speedometer will result in the operator not knowing the actual speed of the vehicle.
Remedy: Dealers will install a new speedometer drive gear, electronic sensor, and flexible shaft assembly.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

Owners have filed 16 complaints about the 1994 Kia Sephia with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public; NHTSA uses them to decide what to investigate.

Crashes reported: 3
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Deaths reported: 0

Most complained-about components

Service brakes5
Power train3
Seat belts › Front › Retractor3
Vehicle speed control3
Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline2

Other Kia Sephia years

Other 1994 Kia models

1994 Kia Kia0 recalls

Most recalled 1994 vehicles

1994 Dodge Ram (22 recalls)
1994 Blue Bird TC2000 (15 recalls)
1994 Honda Civic (14 recalls)
1994 Chevrolet C10 (14 recalls)
1994 Honda Accord (13 recalls)

All of 1994’s most recalled vehicles

Questions

Does the 1994 Kia Sephia have any recalls?: 1 recall found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: power train. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.
How do I check if my 1994 Kia Sephia recall has been fixed?: Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Kia dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 1994 Kia Sephia?: 16 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.