Safety Recall NHTSA · 03V067000 Reported March 4, 2003

Kia/crankshaft position sensor

Q: What is recall 03V067000?

NHTSA recall 03V067000 was issued by Kia America, Inc. on March 4, 2003. It addresses: Kia/crankshaft position sensor. The recall affects approximately 11,501 vehicles , with the defect involving the Electrical System component.

Q: Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls . NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

Q: How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Kia America, Inc. · Electrical System · 11,501 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

03V067000

Manufacturer Campaign

SC021

Manufacturer

Kia America, Inc.

Component

Electrical System

Vehicles Affected

11,501

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

March 4, 2003

Defect Summary

On certain passenger vehicles equipped with 2.5 and 2.7 liter v6 engines, the crankshaft position sensor (ckp) cases did not meet dimensional specifications.

Safety Consequence

Internal gaps within the cases allowed epoxy to contact the printed circuit board, which resulted in cracking of the circuit board capacitor. a damaged ckp capacitor could result in engine stalling.

Corrective Action

Dealers will replace the ckp. owner notification began march 28, 2003. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact kia at 1-800-333-4542.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Kia America, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 03V067000 or campaign SC021.
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

View Official NHTSA Notice →

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FAQ: Recall 03V067000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 03V067000?

NHTSA recall 03V067000 was issued by Kia America, Inc. on March 4, 2003. It addresses: Kia/crankshaft position sensor. The recall affects approximately 11,501 vehicles, with the defect involving the Electrical System component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Kia America, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 03V067000 or the manufacturer campaign number SC021. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.