KNDPMCAC7N7016272

Available vehicle information

VIN
KNDPMCAC7N7016272
Model year
2022
Country
South Korea
Record status
accident

VIN structure

KND WMI · PMCAC7 VDS · N7016272 VIS
WMI KND World Manufacturer Identifier
VDS PMCAC7 Vehicle Descriptor Section
VIS N7016272 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 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 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 22V703000

TRAILER HITCHES

Report received: 19/09/2022

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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About VIN KNDPMCAC7N7016272

World Crash Archive currently associates VIN KNDPMCAC7N7016272 with a 2022. The available archive information lists South Korea as the vehicle country and accident as the record status.

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