1997 Kia Sephia

VIN KNAFA1251V5275986

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NHTSA build data for KNAFA1251V5275986

Engine

1.8L · V4

Body

Sedan/Saloon

Fuel

Gasoline

Doors

4

Model year

1997

Made by

KIA CORPORATION

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✗ Backup camera
✗ Blind-spot monitor
✗ Lane departure
✗ ABS
✗ Electronic stability

Fuel economy (EPA)

Combined

24

MPG

City

21

MPG

Highway

28

MPG

$1,940 /yr est. fuel

Assumes 15,000 miles a year at $3.10/gallon and 24 MPG combined.

Safety & recalls

NHTSA crash tests & recall campaigns for this model year

The 1997 Kia Sephia has 1 recall campaign as of September 2026. EPA combined fuel economy: 24 MPG.

1 recall campaign on this model year

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SEAT BELTS

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE SAFETY BELT BUCKLE MAY "FALSE LATCH" AND EXPOSE THE DRIVER TO UNRESTRAINED MOVEMENT DURING A CRASH.

NHTSA campaign 02V216000

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Model-level data for the 1997 Kia Sephia from NHTSA (recalls, NCAP crash tests) and EPA fueleconomy.gov, refreshed September 4, 2026.