VIN Decoder Results

3KPFT4DEXSE086815

Basic Information

Vehicle Make

KIA

Vehicle Model

Vehicle Trim

LX, LXS

Additional Information

Error Text

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

Vehicle Descriptor

3KPFT4DE*SE

Manufacturer Name

KIA MEXICO S.A. DE C.V.

Model Year

2025

Vehicle Type

PASSENGER CAR

Plant Country

MEXICO

Plant Company Name

Kia Mexico S.A. De C.V.

Body Class

Sedan/Saloon

Doors

Gross Vehicle Weight Rating From

Class 1B: 3,001 - 4,000 lb (1,360 - 1,814 kg)

Gross Vehicle Weight Rating To

Class 1C: 4,001 - 5,000 lb (1,814 - 2,268 kg)

Fuel Type - Primary

Gasoline

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 and 2nd Rows

Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)

Standard

Electronic Stability Control (ESC)

Standard

Traction Control

Standard

Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Type

Direct

Auto-Reverse System For Windows And Sunroofs

Standard

Keyless Ignition

Standard

Crash Imminent Braking (CIB)

Standard

Forward Collision Warning (FCW)

Standard

Dynamic Brake Support (DBS)

Standard

Pedestrian Automatic Emergency Braking (PAEB)

Standard

Blind Spot Warning (BSW)

Standard

Lane Departure Warning (LDW)

Standard

Lane Keeping Assistance (LKA)

Standard

Blind Spot Intervention (BSI)

Standard

Backup Camera

Standard

Rear Cross Traffic Alert

Standard

Rear Automatic Emergency Braking

Standard

Daytime Running Light (DRL)

Standard

Headlamp Light Source

LED

Semiautomatic Headlamp Beam Switching

Standard

VIN Breakdown

3KP World Manufacturer Identifier

FT4DE Vehicle Descriptor Section

X Check Digit

SE086815 Vehicle Identifier Section

NHTSA Safety Rating

Overall Rating

★★★★★ 5/5

Frontal Crash

★★★★☆ 4/5

Side Crash

★★★★★ 5/5

Rollover

★★★★★ 5/5

Data Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) crash test program

EPA Fuel Economy

City

29 MPG

Highway

39 MPG

Combined

33 MPG

Annual Fuel Cost

$1,800

CO2 Emissions

273.0 g/mi

Fuel Type

Regular

Safety Recalls (2 Found)

Total Recalls

Vehicle

2025 KIA K4

Source

NHTSA Database

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:CRITICAL FASTENERS

Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2025 K4 and Sorento vehicles. The connecting rod bolts in the engine may have been improperly tightened, which can cause a loss of drive power.

Consequence: A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the sub engine assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 12, 2025. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 800-333-4542. Kia's nu

Campaign: 25V548000

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL

Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2025 Kia K4, 2025-2026 Sorento, Sorento Hybrid, Sorento Plug-In Hybrid Electric (PHEV), 2026 Sportage, Sportage Hybrid, Sportage PHEV, K5, EV9, Carnival, and Carnival Hybrid vehicles. Due to a software error, the instrument panel display may fail. As suc...

Consequence: An instrument panel display that fails to show critical safety information, such as the speedometer, tire pressure, or warning lights, increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy: The instrument panel display software will be updated over-the-air (OTA) or by a dealer, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed March 26, 2026. Owners may contact Kia Cus

Campaign: 26V046000

Owner Complaints (30)

Total Complaints

Crashes Reported

Injuries Reported

POWER TRAIN,ENGINE

"As I entered onto i4 reaching the speed of 60 miles an hour my vehicle began to make a high pitched whining noise that got louder as I pressed on the gas pedal, noise dissipated when I let off the gas pedal. Vehicle began to slow down on its own , ev..."

ODI #11729395

STEERING

"While driving my 2025 Kia K4, the steering system failed and became unresponsive. I was unable to steer the vehicle as intended. The exact cause of the steering failure is UNKNOWN at this time. The vehicle and steering components are available for in..."

ODI #11729402

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