VIN Decoder Results

KNADE123086322742

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

KNADE123*86

Manufacturer Name

KIA CORPORATION

Model Year

2008

Plant City

SOHARI

Vehicle Type

PASSENGER CAR

Plant Country

SOUTH KOREA

Plant Company Name

Kia Motors Corporation

Body Class

Sedan/Saloon

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)

Number Of Seats

Transmission Style

Manual/Standard

Transmission Speeds

Drive Type

FWD/Front-Wheel Drive

Engine Number Of Cylinders

Displacement (CC)

1600.0

Displacement (CI)

97.63799055157

Displacement (L)

1.6

Fuel Type - Primary

Gasoline

Valve Train Design

Dual Overhead Cam (DOHC)

Engine Configuration

In-Line

Engine Brake (hp) From

110

Seat Belt Type

Manual

Front Air Bag Locations

1st Row (Driver and Passenger)

Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Type

Direct

VIN Breakdown

KNA World Manufacturer Identifier

DE123 Vehicle Descriptor Section

0 Check Digit

86322742 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

25 MPG

Highway

35 MPG

Combined

29 MPG

Annual Fuel Cost

$2,350

CO2 Emissions

306.44827586206895 g/mi

Fuel Type

Regular

Safety Recalls (1 Found)

Total Recalls

Vehicle

2008 KIA Rio

Source

NHTSA Database

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE

KIA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006-2008 RIO VEHICLES, MANUFACTURED FROM FEBRUARY 20, 2005, THROUGH DECEMBER 9, 2007. THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT OCCUPANT SENSOR MAT CAN EXPERIENCE FATIGUE CRACKING. IF SUFFICIENT CRACKING OCCURS, THE OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM (OCS) WILL CEASE TO FUNCTION SUC...

Consequence: AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT WITH A CHILD IN THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE SEAT INCREASES THE RISK OF INJURY TO THAT CHILD.

Remedy: KIA WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE OCS SEAT SENSOR MAT, FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 26, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KIA CONSUMER ASSISTANCE CENTER AT 1-800-333-4542.

Campaign: 12V244000

Owner Complaints (49)

Total Complaints

Crashes Reported

Injuries Reported

AIR BAGS

"AIR BAG LIGHT ON THE DASH BOARD IS ALLWAYS ON EVER SENS THE CAR WAS PURCHASED."

ODI #11442672

POWER TRAIN,ENGINE

"TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 KIA RIO. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE ENGINE AND CLUTCH CEASED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO PROVIDED A COST ESTIMATE FOR THE REPAIRS. THE CONTACT REACHED OUT TO THE MANUFACTURE..."

ODI #11267065

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