VIN Decoder Results

KNAGE228295319167

Basic Information

Vehicle Make

KIA

Vehicle Model

Optima

Vehicle Trim

Additional Information

Error Text

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

Vehicle Descriptor

KNAGE228*95

Manufacturer Name

KIA CORPORATION

Model Year

2009

Plant City

HWASUNG

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)

Displacement (CC)

2400.0

Displacement (CI)

146.45698582735

Displacement (L)

2.4

Engine Model

Theta - II

Fuel Type - Primary

Gasoline

Valve Train Design

Dual Overhead Cam (DOHC)

Seat Belt Type

Manual

Front Air Bag Locations

1st Row (Driver and Passenger)

VIN Breakdown

KNA World Manufacturer Identifier

GE228 Vehicle Descriptor Section

2 Check Digit

95319167 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

22 MPG

Highway

32 MPG

Combined

25 MPG

Annual Fuel Cost

$2,700

CO2 Emissions

355.48 g/mi

Fuel Type

Regular

Safety Recalls (1 Found)

Total Recalls

Vehicle

2009 KIA Optima

Source

NHTSA Database

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH

Kia Motors Corporation (Kia) is recalling certain model year 2007-2010 Rondo, model year 2007-2011 Sedona, Sorento and Sportage, model year 2010-2011 Soul, model year 2008-2011 Optima, model year 2010 Forte, model year 2007-2009 Amanti, and model year 2009 Borrego vehicles. Originally, in April 201...

Consequence: Failure to illuminate the stop lamps during braking or inability to disengage the cruise control could increase the risk of a crash. Additionally, when the ignition is in the 'ON' position, the trans

Remedy: Kia will send an interim notification to owners in May 2013. When parts are available, owners will receive a second notification and dealers will replace the stop lamp switch, free of charge. Owners

Campaign: 13V114000

Owner Complaints (116)

Total Complaints

116

Crashes Reported

Injuries Reported

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

"The contact owns a 2009 Kia Optima. The contact stated while driving at approximately 35 MPH, the vehicle was making an abnormal knocking noise and then stalled. The contact stated that the battery and check engine warning lights were illuminated. Th..."

ODI #11624035

STEERING,SUSPENSION

"After 131,500 miles, struts, rotors and pads wore out. Lower ball joint and control arm also wore out, No injuries or accident."

ODI #11554765

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