3KPF24AD3KE081888

2019

Available vehicle information

VIN
3KPF24AD3KE081888
Model year
2019
Country
Mexico
Record status
airbag deployment

VIN structure

3KP WMI · F24AD3 VDS · KE081888 VIS
WMI 3KP World Manufacturer Identifier
VDS F24AD3 Vehicle Descriptor Section
VIS KE081888 Vehicle Identifier Section
Model year code K Position 10 of the VIN
Plant code E Position 11 of the VIN
VIN length 17 characters Standard modern VIN format

The first three characters form the World Manufacturer Identifier (WMI). Characters 4–9 form the Vehicle Descriptor Section (VDS), while characters 10–17 form the Vehicle Identifier Section (VIS).

OFFICIAL U.S. GOVERNMENT DATA

NHTSA Vehicle Data

NHTSA
Make KIA
Model Forte
Model year 2019
Manufacturer KIA MEXICO S.A. DE C.V.
Vehicle type PASSENGER CAR
Body class Sedan/Saloon
Trim FE/LX/LXS
Engine model MPI Nu
Displacement 2 L
Cylinders 4
Engine power 147 hp
Fuel type Gasoline
Doors 4
Plant city TIJUANA
Plant country MEXICO
Source: NHTSA vPIC
NHTSA SAFETY DATABASE

Safety Recall Campaigns

2
2 recall campaigns found for this vehicle's make, model and model year.
Recall 1 18V771000

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

Report received: 31/10/2018

Summary

Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2019 Kia Forte vehicles equipped with LED headlights. The headlights may not have been manufactured with the correct low beam aiming. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

Consequence

If the headlights are not properly aimed, the driver may have reduced visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Kia will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the headlight aiming and replace the headlights, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began November 30, 2018. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC171.

Recall 2 20V459000

POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT

Report received: 05/08/2020

Summary

Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2019 Forte vehicles. The left front axle driveshaft may not have been heat-treated, which can cause it to break.

Consequence

A broken driveshaft can result in a sudden loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Kia will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the left front axle driveshaft for a heat treatment verification code, and replace it if the code is missing, free of charge. The recall began September 2, 2020. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC195.

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About VIN 3KPF24AD3KE081888

World Crash Archive currently associates VIN 3KPF24AD3KE081888 with a 2019. The available archive information lists Mexico as the vehicle country and airbag deployment as the record status.

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