VIN 5XYRL4JC1RG270926

Vehicle identification record for VIN 5XYRL4JC1RG270926. This page brings together available vehicle specifications, safety recall information, crash-test data, fuel economy details and archived records associated with this VIN.

Vehicle information for VIN 5XYRL4JC1RG270926

VIN
5XYRL4JC1RG270926
Make
Hyundai
Model year
2024
Country
United States
Record status
total loss
NHTSA SAFETY DATABASE

Safety Recall Campaigns

2
2 recall campaigns found for this vehicle's make, model and model year.
Recall 1 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
24V287000 23/04/2024 View details
Summary

Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2024 Sorento vehicles. The motor driven power steering (MDPS) wiring harness may be incorrectly assembled, which can result in a loss of power steering assist.

Consequence

A loss of power steering assist increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and repair, or replace the MDPS wiring harness as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 7, 2024. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC309.

Recall 2 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BODY CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE
25V006000 13/01/2025 View details
Summary

Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Sorento, 2025 Sorento Hybrid, and 2025 Sorento Plug-In Hybrid vehicles. A software error in the Body Domain Control Unit (BDC) may cause a loss of low beam headlights and taillights. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

Consequence

A loss of headlights and taillights can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will update the BDC software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 21, 2025. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC331.

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Crash Test & Safety Ratings

5/5
2024 Kia Sorento SUV AWD
Overall Safety Rating ★★★★★ 5 out of 5
Frontal Crash ★★★★☆
Side Crash ★★★★★
Rollover ★★★★☆
Official source: U.S. Department of Transportation · National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Ratings apply to the NHTSA-tested vehicle configuration matched by make, model and model year. View NHTSA Safety Ratings →
U.S. EPA FUEL ECONOMY DATA

EPA Fuel Economy

Fuel type Gasoline
Source: U.S. EPA / FuelEconomy.gov

VIN structure

5XY WMI · RL4JC1 VDS · RG270926 VIS
WMI 5XY World Manufacturer Identifier
VDS RL4JC1 Vehicle Descriptor Section
VIS RG270926 Vehicle Identifier Section
Model year code R Position 10 of the VIN
Plant code G Position 11 of the VIN
VIN length 17 characters Standard modern VIN format

OFFICIAL U.S. GOVERNMENT DATA

NHTSA Vehicle Data

NHTSA
Make KIA
Model Sorento
Model year 2024
Manufacturer KIA GEORGIA, INC
Vehicle type MULTIPURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLE (MPV)
Body class Sport Utility Vehicle [SUV]/Multipurpose Vehicle [MPV]
Trim S
Engine model GDI Theta-III
Displacement 2.5 L
Fuel type Gasoline
Drive type 4x2
Doors 5
Plant city WEST POINT
Plant state GEORGIA
Plant country UNITED STATES (USA)
Source: NHTSA vPIC

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