VIN Decoder Results

KNDRHDLG8P5139368

Basic Information

Vehicle Make

KIA

Vehicle Model

Sorento

Vehicle Trim

Additional Information

Error Text

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

Vehicle Descriptor

KNDRHDLG*P5

Manufacturer Name

KIA CORPORATION

Model Year

2023

Plant City

HWASUNG

Vehicle Type

MULTIPURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLE (MPV)

Plant Country

SOUTH KOREA

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)

Number Of Seats

Number Of Seat Rows

Transmission Style

Dual-Clutch Transmission (DCT)

Transmission Speeds

Drive Type

4WD/4-Wheel Drive/4x4

Other Battery Info

Li-ion polymer 270V, 5.5Ah

Battery Type

Lithium-Ion/Li-Ion

Battery Voltage (Volts) From

270

Engine Number Of Cylinders

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

Engine Brake (hp) From

177.2

Electrification Level

HEV (Hybrid Electric Vehicle) - Level Unknown

Other Engine Info

Gasoline Direct Injection / Motor: PMSM 44.2kW

Turbo

Yes

Engine Manufacturer

KMC

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

Traction Control

Standard

Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Type

Direct

Auto-Reverse System For Windows And Sunroofs

Standard

Automatic Pedestrian Alerting Sound (for Hybrid And EV Only)

Standard

Event Data Recorder (EDR)

Standard

Keyless Ignition

Standard

Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)

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)

Standard

Lane Departure Warning (LDW)

Standard

Lane Keeping Assistance (LKA)

Standard

Blind Spot Intervention (BSI)

Standard

Lane Centering Assistance

Standard

Backup Camera

Standard

Rear Cross Traffic Alert

Standard

Rear Automatic Emergency Braking

Optional

Automatic Crash Notification (ACN) / Advanced Automatic Crash Notification (AACN)

Standard

Daytime Running Light (DRL)

Standard

Headlamp Light Source

LED

Semiautomatic Headlamp Beam Switching

Standard

VIN Breakdown

KND World Manufacturer Identifier

RHDLG Vehicle Descriptor Section

8 Check Digit

P5139368 Vehicle Identifier Section

NHTSA Safety Rating

Overall Rating

★★★★☆ 4/5

Frontal Crash

★★★★☆ 4/5

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

2023 KIA Sorento

Source

NHTSA Database

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023 Sorento vehicles. The air bag warning labels on the driver and front passenger sun visors may detach. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

Consequence: A detached air bag warning label will not warn occupants about the risks of air bag deployment, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the driver and front passenger sun visors, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 10, 2023. Owners may contact Kia customer ser

Campaign: 23V579000

BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA

Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Sorento, Sorento Hybrid, and Sorento Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV) vehicles. The mounting clips for the rearview camera may break, which can cause the rearview camera image not to appear properly on the display. As such, these vehicles fail to comply ...

Consequence: A rearview camera that does not properly display an image can reduce the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the rearview camera housing, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 27, 2023. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-

Campaign: 23V610000

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS

Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Sorento vehicles. The heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) blower motor wiring harness may be inadequate, which can result in a fire.

Consequence: A fire increases the risk of injury.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the wiring harness and blower motor resistor, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 23, 2026. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 800-333-4542. Kia

Campaign: 25V649000

Owner Complaints (91)

Total Complaints

Crashes Reported

Injuries Reported

SERVICE BRAKES

"I purchased this car with approximately 22,000 miles on it. I have had to have OEM rotor resurface / replacement at the dealership approximately almost every oil change or about every 6,000 miles for about 30k miles (2 replacements, 3 resurface in an..."

ODI #11730368

POWER TRAIN

"Transmission went out while driving on highway. Dealership said they need to replace the entire transmission."

ODI #11726760