VIN Decoder Results

KNDPYDDH7R7137729

Basic Information

Vehicle Make

KIA

Vehicle Model

Sportage

Vehicle Trim

X-Line

Additional Information

Error Text

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

Vehicle Descriptor

KNDPYDDH*R7

Manufacturer Name

KIA CORPORATION

Model Year

2024

Plant City

GWANG-JU

Vehicle Type

MULTIPURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLE (MPV)

Plant Country

SOUTH KOREA

Plant Company Name

Autoland GWANGJU

Series2

Wagon Body Style

Body Class

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

Doors

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

4WD/4-Wheel Drive/4x4

Displacement (CC)

1600.0

Displacement (CI)

97.63799055157

Displacement (L)

1.6

Engine Model

T-GDI GAMMA ?

Fuel Type - Primary

Electric

Valve Train Design

Dual Overhead Cam (DOHC)

Fuel Type - Secondary

Gasoline

Electrification Level

PHEV (Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle)

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

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

Blind Spot Warning (BSW)

Optional

Lane Departure Warning (LDW)

Standard

Lane Keeping Assistance (LKA)

Standard

Blind Spot Intervention (BSI)

Optional

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

PYDDH Vehicle Descriptor Section

7 Check Digit

R7137729 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 (3 Found)

Total Recalls

Vehicle

2024 KIA Sportage

Source

NHTSA Database

STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS

Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Sportage and 2022-2024 Carnival vehicles. The roof molding may loosen and detach.

Consequence: A detached roof molding can create a road hazard for other vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect the roof molding and replace or secure it as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 15, 2024. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-3

Campaign: 24V025000

STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM

Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2024 Kia Sportage vehicles. The circuit board in the motor-driven power steering assembly may short circuit, resulting in a loss of power steering assist.

Consequence: A loss of power steering assist can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the motor-driven power steering electric power pack, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 19, 2024. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4

Campaign: 24V422000

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 (60)

Total Complaints

Crashes Reported

Injuries Reported

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,SERVICE BRAKES

"Sudden Unintended Acceleration – 2024 Kia Sportage – Safety Hazard. Incident Date: April 18, 2026. Location: Parking lot. While pulling into a parking space at low speed, I brought the vehicle to a complete stop with my foot on the brake. Immediate..."

ODI #11732588 | Crash reported

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

"As I was driving to work this morning, I heard a loud bang. The sun roof blew up. Based on how the glass is raised, it looks like it blew from the inside out."

ODI #11731454

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