VIN Decoder Results

3KPA35AB2JE027055

Basic Information

Vehicle Make

KIA

Vehicle Model

Rio

Vehicle Trim

Additional Information

Error Text

0 - VIN decoded clean. Check Digit (9th position) is correct

Vehicle Descriptor

3KPA35AB*JE

Manufacturer Name

KIA MEXICO S.A. DE C.V.

Model Year

2018

Plant City

TIJUANA

Vehicle Type

PASSENGER CAR

Plant Country

MEXICO

Plant Company Name

Kia Motors Mexico S.A. De C.V. (KMM)

Body Class

Hatchback/Liftback/Notchback

Doors

Gross Vehicle Weight Rating From

Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)

Gross Vehicle Weight Rating To

Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)

Engine Number Of Cylinders

Displacement (CC)

1600.0

Displacement (CI)

97.63799055157

Displacement (L)

1.6

Engine Model

GDI Gamma

Fuel Type - Primary

Gasoline

Engine Brake (hp) From

130

Engine Manufacturer

KMC

Seat Belt Type

Manual

Curtain Air Bag Locations

1st and 2nd Rows

Front Air Bag Locations

1st Row (Driver and Passenger)

Side Air Bag Locations

1st Row (Driver and Passenger)

Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Type

Direct

VIN Breakdown

3KP World Manufacturer Identifier

A35AB Vehicle Descriptor Section

2 Check Digit

JE027055 Vehicle Identifier Section

NHTSA Safety Rating

Overall Rating

N/A

Frontal Crash

N/A

Side Crash

N/A

Data Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) crash test program

EPA Fuel Economy

City

28 MPG

Highway

37 MPG

Combined

32 MPG

Annual Fuel Cost

$2,100

CO2 Emissions

280.0 g/mi

Fuel Type

Regular

Safety Recalls (1 Found)

Total Recalls

Vehicle

2018 KIA Rio

Source

NHTSA Database

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TRUNK LID:LATCH

Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Forte 4-door, Forte Koup 2-door, and 2018-2019 Rio 4-door vehicles. The trunk latch may become damaged, preventing the opening of the trunk from the inside. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle...

Consequence: A person inside the trunk compartment may become trapped, increasing their risk of injury.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the trunk latch assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on February 10, 2022. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number f

Campaign: 21V622000

Owner Complaints (27)

Total Complaints

Crashes Reported

Injuries Reported

ENGINE

"Vehicle has excessive oil consumption defect acknowledged in Kia TSB ENG222. Repeated catalytic converter failures indicate potential overheating risk similar to 2019 Gamma engine recall for fire hazard. Engine burning oil creates risk of critically ..."

ODI #11739727

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS,ENGINE

"The first problem part is the airbag. The clockspring was fixed twice under warranty. Then the dealership said they wont keep doing it and blamed me wrongly. I had a private mechanic repair the same part twice due to the code it was giving but it tur..."

ODI #11727159

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