KNALC4J15J5096941

2018 Kia

Available vehicle information

VIN
KNALC4J15J5096941
Make
Kia
Model year
2018
Country
South Korea
Record status
total loss

VIN structure

KNA WMI · LC4J15 VDS · J5096941 VIS
WMI KNA World Manufacturer Identifier
VDS LC4J15 Vehicle Descriptor Section
VIS J5096941 Vehicle Identifier Section
Model year code J Position 10 of the VIN
Plant code 5 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 Cadenza
Model year 2018
Manufacturer KIA CORPORATION
Vehicle type PASSENGER CAR
Body class Sedan/Saloon
Trim Luxury, Technology, Limited
Engine model GDI LAMBDA II
Displacement 3.3 L
Cylinders 6
Engine power 290 hp
Fuel type Gasoline
Transmission Automatic
Transmission speeds 8
Drive type FWD/Front-Wheel Drive
Doors 4
Plant city HWASUNG
Plant country SOUTH KOREA
Source: NHTSA vPIC
NHTSA SAFETY DATABASE

Safety Recall Campaigns

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1 recall campaign found for this vehicle's make, model and model year.
Recall 1 21V137000

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE

Report received: 04/03/2021

Summary

Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2017-2021 Sportage and Cadenza vehicles. The electrical circuit in the Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU) may short-circuit, which can cause a fire in the engine compartment.

Consequence

An engine compartment fire can increase the risk of injury.

Remedy

Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures as a precaution until the recall repair is complete. Kia will notify owners, and dealers will replace certain fuses in the electrical junction box. Vehicles equipped with an electronic parking brake (EPB) will also receive a HECU software update. Repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on April 30, 2021. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC206.

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About VIN KNALC4J15J5096941

World Crash Archive currently associates VIN KNALC4J15J5096941 with a 2018 Kia. The available archive information lists South Korea as the vehicle country and total loss as the record status.

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