VIN Decoder Results

KNDCC3LG4N5130176

Basic Information

Vehicle Make

KIA

Vehicle Model

Niro

Vehicle Trim

S, EX

Additional Information

Error Text

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

Vehicle Descriptor

KNDCC3LG*N5

Manufacturer Name

KIA CORPORATION

Model Year

2022

Plant City

HWASUNG

Vehicle Type

MULTIPURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLE (MPV)

Plant Country

SOUTH KOREA

Trim2

Series2

Wagon Body Style

Body Class

Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)

Gross Vehicle Weight Rating From

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

Number Of Seats

Number Of Seat Rows

Transmission Style

Automatic

Transmission Speeds

Drive Type

4x2

Battery Voltage (Volts) From

356

Engine Power (kW)

150

Fuel Type - Primary

Electric

Electrification Level

BEV (Battery Electric Vehicle)

Other Engine Info

EV (356V, 180Ah + 150kW)

Seat Belt Type

Manual

Other Restraint System Info

Seat Belt: All Positions

Curtain Air Bag Locations

1st and 2nd Rows

Front Air Bag Locations

1st Row (Driver and Passenger)

Knee Air Bag Locations

Driver Seat Only

Side Air Bag Locations

1st Row (Driver and Passenger)

Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)

Standard

Electronic Stability Control (ESC)

Standard

Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Type

Direct

Auto-Reverse System For Windows And Sunroofs

Standard

Keyless Ignition

Standard

Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)

Standard

Blind Spot Warning (BSW)

Standard

Lane Departure Warning (LDW)

Standard

Lane Keeping Assistance (LKA)

Standard

Backup Camera

Standard

Rear Cross Traffic Alert

Standard

Daytime Running Light (DRL)

Standard

Headlamp Light Source

Halogen

Semiautomatic Headlamp Beam Switching

Standard

VIN Breakdown

KND World Manufacturer Identifier

CC3LG Vehicle Descriptor Section

4 Check Digit

N5130176 Vehicle Identifier Section

EPA Fuel Economy

City

51 MPG

Highway

46 MPG

Combined

49 MPG

Annual Fuel Cost

$1,200

CO2 Emissions

183.0 g/mi

Fuel Type

Regular

Safety Recalls (1 Found)

Total Recalls

Vehicle

2022 KIA Niro

Source

NHTSA Database

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:INTERNAL:CLUTCHES/BANDS:ACTUATORS/SOLENOIDS

Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2017-2022 Niro and 2018-2022 Niro Plug-in Hybrid vehicles. Fluid may leak into the printed circuit board inside the hydraulic clutch actuator, which can result in an engine compartment fire.

Consequence: A fire increases the risk of injury.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the hydraulic clutch actuator as necessary and install a new fuse, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 29, 2023. Owners may contact Kia c

Campaign: 23V534000

Owner Complaints (23)

Total Complaints

Crashes Reported

Injuries Reported

ENGINE

"The vehicle has a recurring P0420 code (“Catalyst System Efficiency Below Threshold Bank 1”). A boroscope inspection at Ricardo Caballero Kia Santa Isabel (invoice #[XXX] dated December 5, 2025) confirmed internal disintegration of the catalytic conv..."

ODI #11728234

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,BACK OVER PREVENTION

"The contact owns a 2022 Kia Niro. The contact stated that the rearview camera displayed a distorted image while the vehicle was in reverse(R). The failure obstructed the driver's visibility, preventing the driver from safely operating the vehicle. Ad..."

ODI #11712922

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