KNDCR3LE3S5295841

Available vehicle information

VIN
KNDCR3LE3S5295841
Model year
2025
Country
South Korea
Record status
total loss
NHTSA SAFETY DATABASE

Safety Recall Campaigns

1
1 recall campaign found for this vehicle's make, model and model year.
Recall 1 SEATS
25V024000 17/01/2025 View details
Summary

Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023-2025 Niro EV, Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV), and Hybrid vehicles. The floor wiring assembly beneath the front passenger seat may become damaged, which can prevent the front air bags and seat belts from deploying properly or cause an unintended side curtain air bag deployment.

Consequence

Air bags and seat belts that deploy improperly or an air bag deploying unintentionally can increase the risk of injury in a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect, replace and reroute the floor wiring assembly, as necessary, free of charge. In addition, dealers will install wiring covers. Owner notification letters were mailed February 27, 2025. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC332.

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U.S. EPA FUEL ECONOMY DATA

EPA Fuel Economy

Fuel type Regular
City 53 MPG
Highway 45 MPG
Combined 49 MPG
Engine displacement 1.6 L
Cylinders 4
Transmission Automatic (AM-S6)
Drive Front-Wheel Drive
CO₂ emissions 181.0 g/mile
Estimated annual fuel cost $1250
Source: U.S. EPA / FuelEconomy.gov

VIN structure

KND WMI · CR3LE3 VDS · S5295841 VIS
WMI KND World Manufacturer Identifier
VDS CR3LE3 Vehicle Descriptor Section
VIS S5295841 Vehicle Identifier Section
Model year code S 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 Niro
Model year 2025
Manufacturer KIA CORPORATION
Vehicle type MULTIPURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLE (MPV)
Body class Sport Utility Vehicle [SUV]/Multipurpose Vehicle [MPV]
Trim EX, EX Touring
Engine model GDI Kappa PE
Displacement 1.6 L
Fuel type Gasoline
Drive type 4x2
Doors 5
Plant city HWASUNG
Plant state GYEONGGI PROVINCE
Plant country SOUTH KOREA
Source: NHTSA vPIC

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