Kia VIN Lookup & Decoder

Look up any Kia VIN free (Telluride, Sorento, Sportage, Soul, Forte, K5 and more) to see the factory specs instantly.

Find the VIN on the driver-side dashboard (look through the windshield), the driver's door frame, or your registration and insurance card.

What a Kia VIN tells you

Every Kia built since 1981 has a 17-character VIN. The first three characters (the World Manufacturer Identifier) show who built it and where; characters 4–8 describe the model, body and engine; the 10th character is the model year; the 11th is the assembly plant; and the last six are the vehicle’s serial number.

VIN starts withUsually means
KNA / KNDKia built in South Korea
5XX / 5XYKia built in the United States (Georgia)

Prefixes are a general guide. The decoder above reads the full VIN for the exact details.

How to get the original Kia window sticker

Kia does not offer a public tool for pulling up the original window sticker of a used car. A Kia dealer can often print the original equipment list from the VIN, and paid window sticker services can recreate it.

Kia and Hyundai

Kia and Hyundai are sister companies and share many engines and platforms. If you’re comparing models, see our Hyundai VIN decoder too.

Where to find the VIN on a Kia

  • On the dashboard on the driver’s side; look through the bottom of the windshield
  • On the label inside the driver’s door frame
  • On the title, registration card and insurance card

Frequently asked questions

Is the Kia VIN lookup free?

Yes, free with no sign-up.

Can I get a Kia window sticker by VIN?

Kia doesn’t offer a public sticker tool for used cars. A Kia dealer can often print the original equipment from the VIN.

Where is the VIN on a Kia Telluride?

On the driver-side dashboard through the windshield, on the driver’s door frame, and on the title and registration.

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