VIN KNDPYDDH8S7260414

Vehicle identification record for VIN KNDPYDDH8S7260414. This page brings together available vehicle specifications, safety recall information, crash-test data, fuel economy details and archived records associated with this VIN.

Vehicle information for VIN KNDPYDDH8S7260414

VIN
KNDPYDDH8S7260414
Model year
2025
Country
South Korea
Record status
fire 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
25V874000 17/12/2025 View details
Summary

Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023-2025 Sportage Plug-In Hybrid Electric (PHEV) and 2024-2025 Sportage vehicles equipped with a 4.2" screen and a Genuine Kia tow hitch harness accessory. Due to a software error, the instrument panel screen may fail. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 101, "Controls and Displays."

Consequence

An instrument panel screen that fails to display critical safety information, such as the speedometer or warning lights, can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the tow hitch harness control module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 13, 2026. Owners may contact Kia Customer Service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC359. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning December 31, 2025.

Important: Campaigns shown above are matched using make, model and model year. This does not prove that this exact VIN is included in a campaign. Check the exact VIN on NHTSA →
OFFICIAL U.S. GOVERNMENT SOURCE · NHTSA

Crash Test & Safety Ratings

5/5
2025 Kia Sportage SUV AWD
Overall Safety Rating ★★★★★ 5 out of 5
Frontal Crash ★★★★★
Side Crash ★★★★★
Rollover ★★★★☆
Official source: U.S. Department of Transportation · National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Ratings apply to the NHTSA-tested vehicle configuration matched by make, model and model year. View NHTSA Safety Ratings →
U.S. EPA FUEL ECONOMY DATA

EPA Fuel Economy

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

VIN structure

KND WMI · PYDDH8 VDS · S7260414 VIS
WMI KND World Manufacturer Identifier
VDS PYDDH8 Vehicle Descriptor Section
VIS S7260414 Vehicle Identifier Section
Model year code S 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 2025
Manufacturer KIA CORPORATION
Vehicle type MULTIPURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLE (MPV)
Body class Sport Utility Vehicle [SUV]/Multipurpose Vehicle [MPV]
Trim X-Line
Engine model T-GDI GAMMA II
Displacement 1.6 L
Fuel type Electric
Drive type 4WD/4-Wheel Drive/4x4
Doors 5
Plant city GWANGJU
Plant country SOUTH KOREA
Source: NHTSA vPIC

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