KNDERCAA4N7240770

2022

Available vehicle information

VIN
KNDERCAA4N7240770
Model year
2022
Country
South Korea
Record status
frame damage

VIN structure

KND WMI · ERCAA4 VDS · N7240770 VIS
WMI KND World Manufacturer Identifier
VDS ERCAA4 Vehicle Descriptor Section
VIS N7240770 Vehicle Identifier Section
Model year code N Position 10 of the VIN
Plant code 7 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 Seltos
Model year 2022
Manufacturer KIA CORPORATION
Vehicle type MULTIPURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLE (MPV)
Body class Sport Utility Vehicle [SUV]/Multipurpose Vehicle [MPV]
Trim EX
Engine model Nu
Displacement 2.0 L
Cylinders 4
Engine power 147 hp
Fuel type Gasoline
Transmission Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)
Drive type 4WD/4-Wheel Drive/4x4
Plant city GWANG-JU
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 25V099000

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:HARD PARTS INTERNAL/MECHANICAL

Report received: 17/02/2025

Summary

Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Seltos and Soul vehicles. The piston oil rings may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can result in engine damage.

Consequence

Engine damage can cause a vehicle stall or fire, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and replace the engine as necessary, free of charge. Dealers will also install piston-ring noise sensing system (PNSS) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 4, 2025. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC336.

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About VIN KNDERCAA4N7240770

World Crash Archive currently associates VIN KNDERCAA4N7240770 with a 2022. The available archive information lists South Korea as the vehicle country and frame damage as the record status.

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