KM8K12AA0KU257983

2019

Available vehicle information

VIN
KM8K12AA0KU257983
Model year
2019
Country
South Korea
Record status
hail damage

VIN structure

KM8 WMI · K12AA0 VDS · KU257983 VIS
WMI KM8 World Manufacturer Identifier
VDS K12AA0 Vehicle Descriptor Section
VIS KU257983 Vehicle Identifier Section
Model year code K Position 10 of the VIN
Plant code U 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 HYUNDAI
Model Kona
Model year 2019
Manufacturer HYUNDAI MOTOR CO
Vehicle type MULTIPURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLE (MPV)
Body class Sport Utility Vehicle [SUV]/Multipurpose Vehicle [MPV]
Trim SE
Engine model MPI Nu
Displacement 2.0 L
Cylinders 4
Engine power 147 hp
Fuel type Gasoline
Transmission Automatic
Transmission speeds 6
Drive type 4x2
Doors 4
Plant city ULSAN
Plant country SOUTH KOREA
Source: NHTSA vPIC
NHTSA SAFETY DATABASE

Safety Recall Campaigns

1
1 recall campaign found for this vehicle's make, model and model year.
Recall 1 21V301000

ENGINE

Report received: 28/04/2021

Summary

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Elantra, 2019-2021 Kona and Veloster vehicles equipped with 2.0L Nu MPI engines. The piston oil rings may not have been properly heat-treated, which could result in engine damage.

Consequence

A damaged engine may stall, increasing the risk of a crash. In addition, oil may leak onto hot exhaust components, increasing the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the engine, free of charge. In addition, Hyundai will deploy Piston Ring Noise Sensing System (PNSS) software. Owner notification letters were mailed August 24, 2021. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460.

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About VIN KM8K12AA0KU257983

World Crash Archive currently associates VIN KM8K12AA0KU257983 with a 2019. The available archive information lists South Korea as the vehicle country and hail damage as the record status.

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