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VIN recall check

NHTSA open recalls · free

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Check open NHTSA recalls by VIN before you buy, before a road trip, or before they find you. Paste the VIN — or scan the plate. Free. Public data.

We list campaigns on file. We do not close them. Plant country is on the same report if you need it. No accident, wreck, title, or salvage history.

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Point at the dash plate or door sticker. Door sill vertical? Rotate in the scanner, or turn the phone. Scan and upload run on this device — the photo is not sent to AssemblyAlert. Glare and dirty stickers can miss; you can still type the VIN.

Looks like a VIN. Decode lists NHTSA open recalls for this MY / make / model.

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9 open campaigns on file

NHTSA campaigns for this model year, make, and model. That is not VIN-completion proof. We do not close recalls.

Open recalls

9 campaigns for this MY / make / model

Campaigns are published for this model year / make / model. Completion on this VIN can lag or be missing — confirm with a dealer and safercar.gov.

We list campaigns. We do not close them. Confirm with a dealer and safercar.gov.

  • 18V907000FUEL 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 h…

    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.

  • 18V363000AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE

    Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2010-2013 Kia Forte, Forte Koup, 2011-2013 Kia Optima and 2011-2012 Kia Optima Hybrid and Sedona vehicles. In the event of a crash, the air bag control unit (ACU) may short circuit, preventing the frontal air bags and seat belt prete…

    Remedy. Kia will notify owners. For model year 2011 Sedona vehicles, Kia will instruct dealers to verify the ACU part number and, if necessary, install an extension wire harness kit between the ACU Connector and the Vehicle Harness Connector. For all other affected vehicles, Kia will in…

  • 20V100000FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

    Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2013-2014 Optima vehicles equipped with 2.4L Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) or 2.0L GDI Turbo engines. The low pressure fuel hose may deteriorate and crack over time due to heat generated within the engine compartment.

    Remedy. Kia will notify Owners, and Dealers will inspect the low pressure fuel hose for damage or leaking, replacing it as necessary. If no damage or leaking is found, a heat-protective tape will be installed. Repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began June 12, 2020. Own…

  • 20V519000SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE

    Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2013-2015 Optima and 2014-2015 Sorento vehicles. Brake fluid may leak inside the Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU), possibly resulting in an electrical short.

    Remedy. Kia will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the HECU for leaking brake fluid and replace the HECU if necessary, free of charge. Owners are advised to park outside and away from other vehicles and structures until the recall repair is completed. The recall began October 20,…

  • 21V331000SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE

    Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2013-2015 Optima and 2014-2015 Sorento vehicles previously recalled under recall 20V-519. Brake fluid may leak inside the Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU), possibly resulting in an electrical short.

    Remedy. Owners are advised to park outside and away from other vehicles and structures until the recall repair is completed. Dealers will install a new multi-fuse, and inspect the HECU for leaks, replacing the HECU if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on…

  • 17V224000ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

    Kia Motor Company (Kia) is recalling certain 2011-2014 Optima, 2012-2014 Sorento and 2011-2013 Sportage vehicles. Machining errors during the engine manufacturing process may cause premature bearing wear within the engine.

    Remedy. Kia will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the engine assembly, and replace the engine if necessary, free of charge. The recall began June 20, 2017. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC147.

+3 more on NHTSA’s public recall file.

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One $4 payment. A dated PDF of the open NHTSA campaigns on this report, plus the window-sticker spec sheet. We do not close recalls. Terms · Refunds

Fails the US-assembly test

PlantCountry is “SOUTH KOREA”. The US-assembly test passes only when PlantCountry is exactly “UNITED STATES (USA)”. Puerto Rico is not a pass. Year is a separate check.

Separate data checks

Plant-country and year are data checks. Other IRS gates remain. This page does not say the loan is deductible or that you qualify.

VIN

KNAGM4A79D5434543

Plant country

SOUTH KOREA

Plant

HWASUNG · Kia Motors Corporation

Make / model / year

2013 KIA Optima

Series / trim

LX

Body class

Sedan/Saloon

Drive type

—

Fuel

Gasoline

Engine

2.4L · DOHC T-GDI THETA-II

Doors

4

Transmission

—

GVWR class

Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)

Manufacturer

KIA CORPORATION

Sample certificate · not a record

Download the open-recall PDF — $4.00

One $4 payment. A dated PDF of the open NHTSA campaigns on this report, plus the window-sticker spec sheet. We do not close recalls. Terms · Refunds

Window sticker style

Vehicle Spec Sheet

Assembly Alert · Sample — not issued

Serial

AA-0000-SAMPLE

Sample — not issued

Generic preview of the Assembly Alert vehicle spec sheet. It is not tied to your VIN and is not a record.

Vehicle identification number

1HG••••••••••4352

2003 Example Sedan

US-assembly test

Sample

Generic preview — not this VIN’s verdict.

Year / new-vehicle

Sample

Year / new-vehicle is a separate data check.

Open recalls

2

SAMPLE01, SAMPLE02

Manufacturer-reported specs

Plant city
Example Plant
Plant state
OH
Plant country
UNITED STATES
GVWR class
Class 1C (example)
Body class
Sedan (example)
Drive type
FWD (example)
Fuel
Gasoline
Engine
3.0L · 6-cyl
Doors
4
Series / trim
EX (example)
Transmission
Automatic
Safety ratings
Sample rating line — not a real NHTSA score.
Complaints (MY/make/model)
12 · AIR BAGS (example)
Support
publisher@noticenearby.com

Sample QR

Title & salvage history

Title & salvage history — coming / paid add-on. Not in this report.

This free check does not include accident, wreck, title, or salvage history (NMVTIS).

Not tax advice. Not affiliated with the IRS or NHTSA. Plant-country and year are data checks. Does not certify that any loan is deductible. Manufacturer-reported Part 565 data plus public NHTSA recall, rating, and complaint feeds.

Record seal SAMPLE

VOID UNLESS THIS SERIAL RESOLVES AT ASSEMBLYALERT.COM/V · NOT A GOVERNMENT DOCUMENT

Download the open-recall PDF — $4.00

The sample above is generic. One $4 payment mints a serial and a downloadable PDF listing the open NHTSA campaigns stored for this VIN’s decode — campaign id, component, summary, and remedy. Same charge also unlocks the window-sticker spec sheet. Not a repair order. We do not invent campaigns. Terms · Refunds

How this check works

Public NHTSA campaigns, not a repair shop

Paste or scan a 17-character VIN. The server asks NHTSA vPIC, then the same public recall, safety, and complaint feeds already used on the homepage. There is no second API and no invented campaign count.

Campaigns are listed for the model year, make, and model. That is not proof a given VIN is still open or already repaired. Completion can lag. Confirm with a dealer and safercar.gov.

Plant country and the car-loan assembly gates sit lower on the same report if you need them. US final assembly VIN checker. Not tax advice.

FAQ

Common questions

What does this VIN recall check show?

The same free NHTSA decode as the homepage. After vPIC, we pull public recall campaigns for that model year, make, and model. Open-campaign count and summaries lead this page. We do not invent recall totals.

Is this proof the recall is still open on my VIN?

No. NHTSA lists campaigns for the model year / make / model. Completion on a specific VIN can lag or be missing. Confirm with a dealer and safercar.gov before you buy or drive.

Do you fix or close recalls?

No. AssemblyAlert lists public campaigns. We do not repair vehicles, schedule dealer work, or close recalls.

Is the recall check free?

Yes. Paste or scan the VIN. Recalls by VIN description are free public NHTSA data. The optional $4 purchase is a dated PDF of those open campaigns plus the window-sticker spec sheet — not a recall repair.

What about US assembly and the car-loan interest rules?

Plant country and the OBBBA assembly checks are on the same report, one scroll down. They are not the lead here. This page is not tax advice and never says a loan is deductible.

Disclaimer

Read this before you buy or drive.

  • AssemblyAlert does not repair vehicles or close NHTSA recalls.
  • Campaigns are published for this model year / make / model. Completion on this VIN can lag — confirm with a dealer and safercar.gov.
  • The free check does not include accident, wreck, title, or salvage history (NMVTIS).
  • Not tax advice. Not affiliated with the IRS or NHTSA. Plant-country Pass is not a deduction.
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