KM8K12AA0LU427258

Available vehicle information

VIN
KM8K12AA0LU427258
Model year
2020
Country
South Korea
Record status
corrosion

VIN structure

KM8 WMI · K12AA0 VDS · LU427258 VIS
WMI KM8 World Manufacturer Identifier
VDS K12AA0 Vehicle Descriptor Section
VIS LU427258 Vehicle Identifier Section
Model year code L Position 10 of the VIN
Plant code U Position 11 of the VIN
VIN length 17 characters Standard modern VIN format

OFFICIAL U.S. GOVERNMENT DATA

NHTSA Vehicle Data

NHTSA
Make HYUNDAI
Model Kona
Model year 2020
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
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Safety Recall Campaigns

2
2 recall campaigns 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.

Recall 2 20V022000

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

Report received: 17/01/2020

Summary

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2020 Kona vehicles. The certification label may indicate incorrect Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR). As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) numbers 567, "Certification" and 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."

Consequence

An incorrect GAWR could result in the vehicle being overloaded, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will install new label stickers displaying the correct GAWR over the affected areas of the certification label, free of charge. The recall began March 2, 2020. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 187.

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About VIN KM8K12AA0LU427258

World Crash Archive currently associates VIN KM8K12AA0LU427258 with a 2020. The available archive information lists South Korea as the vehicle country and corrosion as the record status.

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