KNDRMDLH9R5235856

Available vehicle information

VIN
KNDRMDLH9R5235856
Model year
2024
Country
South Korea
Record status
water damage

VIN structure

KND WMI · RMDLH9 VDS · R5235856 VIS
WMI KND World Manufacturer Identifier
VDS RMDLH9 Vehicle Descriptor Section
VIS R5235856 Vehicle Identifier Section
Model year code R Position 10 of the VIN
Plant code 5 Position 11 of the VIN
VIN length 17 characters Standard modern VIN format

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NHTSA Vehicle Data

NHTSA
Make KIA
Model Sorento
Model year 2024
Manufacturer KIA CORPORATION
Vehicle type MULTIPURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLE (MPV)
Body class Sport Utility Vehicle [SUV]/Multipurpose Vehicle [MPV]
Trim SX-P
Engine model T-GDI Gamma-II
Displacement 1.6 L
Fuel type Electric
Drive type 4WD/4-Wheel Drive/4x4
Doors 5
Plant city HWASUNG
Plant state GYEONGGI-DO
Plant country SOUTH KOREA
Source: NHTSA vPIC
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Safety Recall Campaigns

2
2 recall campaigns found for this vehicle's make, model and model year.
Recall 1 24V287000

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

Report received: 23/04/2024

Summary

Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2024 Sorento vehicles. The motor driven power steering (MDPS) wiring harness may be incorrectly assembled, which can result in a loss of power steering assist.

Consequence

A loss of power steering assist increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and repair, or replace the MDPS wiring harness as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 7, 2024. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC309.

Recall 2 25V006000

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BODY CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE

Report received: 13/01/2025

Summary

Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Sorento, 2025 Sorento Hybrid, and 2025 Sorento Plug-In Hybrid vehicles. A software error in the Body Domain Control Unit (BDC) may cause a loss of low beam headlights and taillights. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

Consequence

A loss of headlights and taillights can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will update the BDC software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 21, 2025. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC331.

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About VIN KNDRMDLH9R5235856

World Crash Archive currently associates VIN KNDRMDLH9R5235856 with a 2024. The available archive information lists South Korea as the vehicle country and water damage as the record status.

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