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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN 3KPF24AD9ME386458 · Checked Nov 7, 2026
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Complaints on this exact build 4

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3KPF24AD9ME•••••• 2021 Kia FORTE

This build draws 1.7× more complaints than the average 2021 Kia FORTE build (4 vs 2).

4on this build
68on the model
29builds in total
3involved a crash
2injuries
Most reported Air Bags 3 Steering 1

What owners of this build wrote

Air Bags crash Sep 2023
It keeps getting broken into by the KIA boys in attempt of theft. It's a group that targets KIAs because they're easy. I now have to make sure my steering wheel is locked up. I was recently hit by another driver, i had to go to the hospital but for some reason the airbag did not…
Steering Jan 2024
There is loud sound associated with the steering column! It has locked on me before and wouldn’t allow me to turn the vehicle. It has been to the dealership several times only for them to not be able to pinpoint the issue.i have a video but no pictures
Air Bags crash Apr 2021
I got into an accident by being struck by lightning. I lost consciousness when I came to I was very confuse. I was in the side of a bridge with my foot on the brake looking at a river. My car was totally! My airbags didn’t even deploy. I’ve been paying the price for this with…
Air Bags crash Apr 2021
I was struck by lightning and totaled my car. My airbags didn’t deploy. I’ve reported this to Kia. They are yet to respond

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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 3KPF24AD9ME386458 · decoded Nov 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.