VIN Decoder Results
KNDPXCDF5S7378397
Basic Information
Vehicle Make
KIA
Vehicle Model
Sportage
Additional Information
Error Code
0,14
Additional Error Text
Unused position(s): 5.
Error Text
0 - VIN decoded clean. Check Digit (9th position) is correct; 14 - Unable to provide information for some of the characters in the VIN, based on the manufacturer submission.
Vehicle Descriptor
KNDPXCDF*S7
Manufacturer Name
KIA CORPORATION
Model Year
2025
Plant City
GWANGJU
Vehicle Type
MULTIPURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLE (MPV)
Plant Country
SOUTH KOREA
Plant Company Name
AutoLand
Series2
Wagon Body Style
Body Class
Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)
Doors
5
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating From
Class 1C: 4,001 - 5,000 lb (1,814 - 2,268 kg)
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating To
Class 1C: 4,001 - 5,000 lb (1,814 - 2,268 kg)
Drive Type
4WD/4-Wheel Drive/4x4
Displacement (CC)
2500.0
Displacement (CI)
152.55936023683
Displacement (L)
2.5
Engine Model
GDI THETA III
Fuel Type - Primary
Gasoline
Valve Train Design
Dual Overhead Cam (DOHC)
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
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
Lane Departure Warning (LDW)
Standard
Lane Keeping Assistance (LKA)
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
KND
World Manufacturer Identifier
PXCDF
Vehicle Descriptor Section
5
Check Digit
S7378397
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
2025 KIA Sportage
Source
NHTSA Database
TRAILER HITCHES
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023-2025 Sportage Plug-In Hybrid Electric (PHEV) and 2024-2025 Sportage vehicles equipped with a 4.2" screen and a Genuine Kia tow hitch harness accessory. Due to a software error, the instrument panel screen may fail. As such, these vehicles fail to com...
Consequence:
An instrument panel screen that fails to display critical safety information, such as the speedometer or warning lights, can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy:
Dealers will replace the tow hitch harness control module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 13, 2026. Owners may contact Kia Customer Service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's n
Campaign: 25V874000
Owner Complaints (44)
Total Complaints
44
Crashes Reported
3
Injuries Reported
6
POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES
"While exiting the John C. Lodge Freeway in Detroit at approximately 40 MPH, the brake pedal became stuck halfway during braking and the vehicle did not stop properly on the first brake application. I had to remove my foot from the brake pedal and pre..."
ODI #11739925
VISIBILITY/WIPER
"While driving on an open highway, my panoramic sunroof spontaneously exploded on [XXX] coming back from Prescott with me behind the wheel, my husband as a passenger, and my dog in the backseat. There was nobody driving in front, near, or behind me. ..."
ODI #11739049
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