KNDPM3AC1N7994198

Available vehicle information

VIN
KNDPM3AC1N7994198
Model year
2022
Country
South Korea
Record status
frame damage
NHTSA SAFETY DATABASE

Safety Recall Campaigns

1
1 recall campaign found for this vehicle's make, model and model year.
Recall 1 TRAILER HITCHES
22V703000 19/09/2022 View details
Summary

Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2016-2022 Sorento, 2021-2022 Sorento Hybrid (HEV), 2022-2023 Sorento Plug-In Hybrid (PHEV), and 2017-2022 Sportage vehicles equipped with a tow hitch harness installed as original equipment, or purchased as an accessory through a Kia dealership. Debris and moisture accumulation on the tow hitch harness module printed circuit board (PCB) may cause an electrical short, which can result in a fire.

Consequence

A 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 inspect the vehicle, and, as necessary, replace the fuse and/or tow hitch harness module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 11, 2023. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC249.

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U.S. EPA FUEL ECONOMY DATA

EPA Fuel Economy

Fuel type Gasoline
Source: U.S. EPA / FuelEconomy.gov

VIN structure

KND WMI · PM3AC1 VDS · N7994198 VIS
WMI KND World Manufacturer Identifier
VDS PM3AC1 Vehicle Descriptor Section
VIS N7994198 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

OFFICIAL U.S. GOVERNMENT DATA

NHTSA Vehicle Data

NHTSA
Make KIA
Model Sportage
Model year 2022
Manufacturer KIA CORPORATION
Vehicle type MULTIPURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLE (MPV)
Body class Sport Utility Vehicle [SUV]/Multipurpose Vehicle [MPV]
Trim LX, LX Value Edition Pkg
Engine model GDI Theta-II
Displacement 2.4 L
Cylinders 4
Engine power 181 hp
Fuel type Gasoline
Transmission Automatic
Transmission speeds 6
Drive type 4x2
Plant city GWANG-JU
Plant country SOUTH KOREA
Source: NHTSA vPIC

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