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KNDPVDDG3T7287053
Basic Information
Vehicle Make
KIA
Vehicle Model
Sportage
Vehicle Trim
EX, X-Line
Additional Information
Error Text
0 - VIN decoded clean. Check Digit (9th position) is correct
Vehicle Descriptor
KNDPVDDG*T7
Manufacturer Name
KIA CORPORATION
Model Year
2026
Plant City
GWANG-JU
Vehicle Type
MULTIPURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLE (MPV)
Plant Country
SOUTH KOREA
Plant Company Name
AutoLand
Plant State
GYEONGGI PROVINCE
Series2
Wagon Body Style
Body Class
Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)
Doors
5
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating From
Class 1D: 5,001 - 6,000 lb (2,268 - 2,722 kg)
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating To
Class 1D: 5,001 - 6,000 lb (2,268 - 2,722 kg)
Drive Type
AWD/All-Wheel Drive
Displacement (CC)
1600.0
Displacement (CI)
97.63799055157
Displacement (L)
1.6
Engine Model
T-GDI GAMMA II
Fuel Type - Primary
Gasoline
Valve Train Design
Dual Overhead Cam (DOHC)
Fuel Type - Secondary
Electric
Electrification Level
HEV (Hybrid Electric Vehicle) - Level Unknown
Turbo
Yes
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)
Side Air Bag Locations
1st and 2nd Rows
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Standard
VIN Breakdown
KND
World Manufacturer Identifier
PVDDG
Vehicle Descriptor Section
3
Check Digit
T7287053
Vehicle Identifier Section
NHTSA Safety Rating
Overall Rating
★★★★★ 5/5
Frontal Crash
★★★★★ 5/5
Side Crash
★★★★★ 5/5
Rollover
★★★★☆ 4/5
Data Source
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) crash test program
Safety Recalls (1 Found)
Total Recalls
1
Vehicle
2026 KIA Sportage
Source
NHTSA Database
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 (11)
Total Complaints
11
Crashes Reported
2
Injuries Reported
0
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
"Battery health has gone down to 31% I’ve had it at a dealership three times and they don’t know what’s wrong. They can’t figure it out, but my mileage has dropped significantly."
ODI #11732624
STRUCTURE
"A door lock malfunction occurred involving the front driver-side door. The vehicle would not unlock or open using the key fob. Multiple attempts were made to unlock the vehicle, but the driver door remained locked and unresponsive. At the time of t..."
ODI #11732670
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