Sell your Kia Sephia for cash
We buy Kia Sephias from every year, 1995–2001, running or not. Pick your year for specs, recalls and common problems, or get a free offer now. Towing is always free.
Kia Sephia by year
The Sephia is a compact car sold from 1995–2001 with engines including 1.6L 4-cyl and 1.8L 4-cyl. NHTSA lists 15 recalls and 1,742 owner complaints across these years.
| Year | Engines | Combined MPG | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 Sephia | 1.6L 4-cyl, 1.8L 4-cyl | 22–28 | 1 | 64 |
| 1996 Sephia | 1.6L 4-cyl, 1.8L 4-cyl | 21–27 | 1 | 118 |
| 1997 Sephia | 1.6L 4-cyl, 1.8L 4-cyl | 23–27 | 1 | 205 |
| 1998 Sephia | 1.8L 4-cyl | 23–24 | 6 | 491 |
| 1999 Sephia | 1.8L 4-cyl | 23–24 | 5 | 428 |
| 2000 Sephia | 1.8L 4-cyl | 22–23 | 1 | 289 |
| 2001 Sephia | 1.8L 4-cyl | 23–24 | 0 | 147 |
Specs from EPA fueleconomy.gov; recalls and complaints from NHTSA, retrieved October 2026.
Most common Kia Sephia problems
Across all years, these are the components owners reported most often to NHTSA. If one of these failed on your Sephia, it can still be sold as-is.
Selling a Kia Sephia: questions
How much is a junk Kia Sephia worth?
It depends on the year, condition, which parts are still on it and current scrap prices. Newer, complete Sephias with working engines and transmissions bring more; older or stripped ones are valued mostly for scrap and parts. Pick your year above or use the form for a free offer.
Do you buy Kia Sephias that don't run?
Yes, from every model year we list (1995–2001), running or not, wrecked or stripped. Towing is always free.
Which Kia Sephia year has the most complaints?
Among the years we cover, owners filed the most NHTSA complaints about the 1998 Sephia (491). Across all years, the most-reported components were engine and engine cooling, service brakes, hydraulic and service brakes, hydraulic.
Which Kia Sephia year has the most recalls?
The 1998 Sephia has the most NHTSA recalls of the years we cover, with 6. Open recalls don't stop you from junking a car.
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