KNAFW6A37B5387654

Available vehicle information

VIN
KNAFW6A37B5387654
Make
Kia
Model year
2011
Country
South Korea
Record status
airbag deployment
NHTSA SAFETY DATABASE

Safety Recall Campaigns

3
3 recall campaigns found for this vehicle's make, model and model year.
Recall 1 AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE
18V363000 01/06/2018 View details
Summary

Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2010-2013 Kia Forte, Forte Koup, 2011-2013 Kia Optima and 2011-2012 Kia Optima Hybrid and Sedona vehicles. In the event of a crash, the air bag control unit (ACU) may short circuit, preventing the frontal air bags and seat belt pretensioners from deploying.

Consequence

If the frontal air bags and seat belt pretensioners are disabled, there is an increased risk of injury to the vehicle occupants in the event of a vehicle crash that necessitates deployment of these safety systems.

Remedy

Kia will notify owners. For model year 2011 Sedona vehicles, Kia will instruct dealers to verify the ACU part number and, if necessary, install an extension wire harness kit between the ACU Connector and the Vehicle Harness Connector. For all other affected vehicles, Kia will instruct dealers to install the extension wire harness kit. The recall began September 28, 2018. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC165.

Recall 2 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES
16V070000 05/02/2016 View details
Summary

Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain model year 2011 Forte vehicles manufactured August 27, 2010, to November 11, 2010. The affected vehicles have a transmission fluid cooler hose that may have been improperly manufactured, resulting in a transmission fluid leak.

Consequence

If enough transmission fluid leaks out, the transmission may not function properly and the vehicle may stop moving, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Kia will notify owners, and dealers will replace the transmission cooler hose, free of charge. The recall began March 30, 2016. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC129.

Recall 3 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
23V652000 25/09/2023 View details
Summary

Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2010-2019 Borrego, 2014-2016 Cadenza, 2010-2013 Forte, Forte Koup, Sportage, 2015-2018 K900, 2011-2015 Optima, 2011-2013 Optima Hybrid, Soul, 2012-2017 Rio, 2011-2014 Sorento, and 2010-2011 Rondo vehicles. The Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU) may experience an electrical short, which can result in an engine compartment fire while parked or driving.

Consequence

An engine compartment fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.

Remedy

Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will replace the HECU fuse, free of charge. Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed November 14, 2023. Owner notification letters were mailed March 29, 2024 through June 18, 2024. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC284.

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U.S. EPA FUEL ECONOMY DATA

EPA Fuel Economy

EPA
Fuel type Regular
City 25 MPG
Highway 35 MPG
Combined 29 MPG
Engine displacement 2.0 L
Cylinders 4
Transmission Automatic 6-spd
Drive Front-Wheel Drive
CO₂ emissions 306.44827586206895 g/mile
Estimated annual fuel cost $2100
Source: U.S. EPA / FuelEconomy.gov

VIN structure

KNA WMI · FW6A37 VDS · B5387654 VIS
WMI KNA World Manufacturer Identifier
VDS FW6A37 Vehicle Descriptor Section
VIS B5387654 Vehicle Identifier Section
Model year code B Position 10 of the VIN
Plant code 5 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 Forte
Model year 2011
Manufacturer KIA CORPORATION
Vehicle type PASSENGER CAR
Body class Coupe
Trim HGS
Displacement 2.4 L
Fuel type Gasoline
Doors 2
Plant city HWASUNG
Plant country SOUTH KOREA
Source: NHTSA vPIC

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