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2015 KIA Sportage VIN Decode
VIN: KNDPBCAC3F7696176
VIN KNDPBCAC3F7696176 decodes as a 2015 KIA Sportage, a sport utility vehicle, built in Gwangju, SOUTH KOREA. This free VinWhere page shows the factory decode — year, make, model, trim, engine, drivetrain, fuel type, and assembly location — plus window-sticker availability and the NHTSA safety recalls reported for this year, make, and model. Vehicle data only: no owner names, addresses, or DMV records.
Free VIN decode result
- Year
- 2015
- Make
- KIA
- Model
- Sportage
- Trim
- GL - Middle-low
- Body
- Sport Utility Vehicle
- Engine
- 2.4L
- Drive type
- 4WD/4-Wheel Drive/4x4
- Fuel
- Gasoline
- Built in
- Gwangju, SOUTH KOREA
Window sticker availability
Original window sticker
Not available
Safety recalls
2 reported — see below
Safety recalls
NHTSA lists 2 recalls reported for the 2015 KIA Sportage. Recall campaigns apply to a year, make, and model — not a specific VIN — so confirm whether this vehicle is affected and unrepaired at NHTSA.gov/recalls.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2011-2017 Optima, 2012-2017 Sorento and 2011-2018 Sportage vehicles that previously received an engine replacement under recall number 17V-224, warranty, or the Knock Sensor Detection System (KSDS) Product Improvement Campaign. The high pressure fuel pipe that connects to the fuel pump outlet may have been damaged, misaligned or improperly torqued during the engine replacement procedure, possibly causing a fuel leak.
Remedy: Kia has notified owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the fuel pipe, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began January 17, 2019. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC172.
NHTSA campaign 18V907000 · reported 19/12/2018
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2016-2018 K900 and 2014-2016 Sportage vehicles. The Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU) module could malfunction and cause an electrical short, which could result in an engine compartment fire.
Remedy: Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will install a new fuse for the HECU circuit board, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 22, 2022. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC227.
NHTSA campaign 22V051000 · reported 02/02/2022
Source: NHTSA vehicle safety recalls. Data reflects campaigns reported for this year, make, and model.
VIN structure
WMI (1–3)
KND
Manufacturer & country
VDS (4–9)
PBCAC3
Vehicle descriptor + check digit
VIS (10–17)
F7696176
Year, plant & serial
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What vehicle is VIN KNDPBCAC3F7696176?+
VIN KNDPBCAC3F7696176 decodes as a 2015 KIA Sportage (Sport Utility Vehicle). VinWhere shows factory specifications only — no owner names, addresses, or DMV records.
Does the 2015 KIA Sportage have any safety recalls?+
NHTSA reports 2 safety recalls for the 2015 KIA Sportage (reported by model, not by VIN). Recall campaigns are issued by year, make, and model rather than by individual VIN, so confirm this specific vehicle's status at NHTSA.gov/recalls.
Is the window sticker available for 2015 KIA Sportage?+
An original window sticker is not available for this vehicle. The free VIN decode and NHTSA recall summary are still available.