Free Kia Rio VIN Decoder

Discover the secrets of your sleek Kia Rio! Use our free VIN decoder below to unlock detailed insights about its specifications and history.

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How to decode a Kia Rio VIN

Characters 1-3 of a Kia Rio VIN

A World Manufacturer Identifier (WMI) is a unique three-letter code allocated to each car manufacturer that signifies the brand, country of manufacture, and the type of the vehicle. For example, Kia Rio models from 2001 to 2017 have the WMI KNA, indicating they were manufactured by Kia Corporation in Seoul, South Korea, and are classified as passenger cars. Starting from 2018 up to the current year 2023, Kia Rio models bear the WMI 3KP, showing that production shifted to Kia Mexico S.A. de C.V. in Pesqueria, Nuevo Leon, Mexico, while still maintaining their status as passenger cars. This shift in WMIs reflects not just a change in the manufacturing location but also the global footprint and distribution strategy of the Kia brand. WMIs are essential for accurately identifying vehicles, assisting in tracking recalls, registrations, and history.

List of WMI Codes for a Kia Rio

WMI: KNA

  • Model Years Covered: 2001-2017
  • Example VIN: KNADC123016079896
  • Manufacturer Name: Kia Corporation
  • Vehicle Type: Passenger Car
  • City: Seoul
  • State or Province: Seocho-Gu
  • Country: South Korea

WMI: 3KP

  • Model Years Covered: 2018-2023
  • Example VIN: 3KPA24AB0JE044420
  • Manufacturer Name: Kia Mexico S.A. de C.V.
  • Vehicle Type: Passenger Car
  • City: Pesqueria
  • State or Province: Nuevo Leon
  • Country: Mexico

Characters 4-8 are the Vehicle Descriptor Section (VDS) of a Kia Rio VIN

These characters correspond to components like:

  • Engine type
  • Transmission
  • Model or trim
  • Body style
  • Gross vehicle weight range

Below find the known vehicle descriptor codes for a Kia Rio:

Known VDS for a Kia Rio
DC123DC163DC125DC165DE123DE163DE223DE243DH4A3DH4B3
DH5A3DH5B3DN5A3DN4A3DM4A3DM5A3A24ABA34ABA25ABA35AB
A24ADA25AD

Auto manufacturers have some discretion to decide how they want to code this section, but its contents and decoded results are generally consistent.

Character 9 is the “check digit” in a Kia Rio VIN.

Based on a formula developed by the US Department of Transportation, it helps reduce fraud by ensuring the validity of the VIN.

10th Character in the Kia Rio VIN — Year Code

11th Character in the Kia Rio VIN — Plant Code(s)

Known Kia Rio Assembly Factory VIN Code(s)

Plant Code Plant City Plant State Plant Country Plant Company Name Example VIN
6 Sohari South Korea KNADC123016079896
E Tijuana Mexico Kia Motors Mexico S.A. De C.V. (Kmm) 3KPA24AB0JE044420

VIN Characters 12 - 17 of a Kia Rio

The final 6 characters in a Kia Rio’s 17-digit VIN are its serial number, which will be unique to every vehicle.

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How to find a Kia Rio’s VIN?

Locating the VIN number on your Kia Rio is key for identification. Here’s how to find it:

  1. Look at the dashboard on the driver’s side of your Kia Rio. The VIN can typically be seen through the windshield on a metal or plastic identification plate.
  2. Open the driver’s side door and examine the door jamb. The Kia Rio usually has a VIN sticker or plate in this area, where the door latches when closed.
  3. Check under the hood; the VIN might also be found on a plate or sticker located on the engine block or other components within the engine bay of your Kia Rio.
  4. Inspect the rear wheel well. On some Kia Rio models, the VIN can be found on the inside of the wheel well above the tire.
  5. Review your vehicle’s registration documents or insurance papers. The VIN of your Kia Rio will be listed there as well.
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Sample VIN Decode Report for a Kia Rio

Vehicle Spec Value
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) Standard
Auto-Reverse System for Windows and Sunroofs Standard
Axles 2
Backup Camera Standard
Base Price ($) 16900.00
Body Class Hatchback/Liftback/Notchback
Curtain Air Bag Locations 1st and 2nd Rows
Daytime Running Light (DRL) Standard
Displacement (CC) 1600.0
Displacement (CI) 97.63799055157
Displacement (L) 1.6
Doors 5
Drive Type FWD/Front-Wheel Drive
Dynamic Brake Support (DBS) Standard
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Standard
Engine Brake (hp) From 120
Engine Manufacturer KMC
Engine Model Gamma II
Engine Number of Cylinders 4
Forward Collision Warning (FCW) Standard
Front Air Bag Locations 1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Fuel Delivery / Fuel Injection Type Multipoint Fuel Injection (MPFI)
Fuel Type - Primary Gasoline
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating From Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating To Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)
Headlamp Light Source LED
Keyless Ignition Standard
Model Rio
Model Year 2021
Number of Seat Rows 2
Number of Seats 5
Number of Wheels 4
Other Restraint System Info Seat Belt: All Positions
Pedestrian Automatic Emergency Braking (PAEB) Standard
Plant Company Name Kia Motors Mexico S.A. De C.V
Plant Country Mexico
Seat Belt Type Manual
Semiautomatic Headlamp Beam Switching Standard
Series LX, S
Side Air Bag Locations 1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Steering Location Left-Hand Drive (LHD)
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Type Direct
Traction Control Standard
Transmission Style Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)
Vehicle Descriptor 3KPA25AD*ME
Vehicle Type Passenger Car
Wheel Base (inches) From 101.60
Wheel Size Front (inches) 15
Wheel Size Rear (inches) 15
Sample_VIN 3KPA25AD0ME365627

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Get a Kia Rio History Report

0

Vehicle Mileage Mileage:
130000
Vehicle Location Location:
Wesley Chapel, FL

5295

Vehicle Mileage Mileage:
101000
Vehicle Location Location:
Waverly, NY

9990

Vehicle Mileage Mileage:
30982
Vehicle Location Location:
Oklahoma City, OK

4500

Vehicle Mileage Mileage:
109515
Vehicle Location Location:
Seattle, WA

8300

Vehicle Mileage Mileage:
95223
Vehicle Location Location:
Layton, UT

0

Vehicle Mileage Mileage:
168000
Vehicle Location Location:
Hutto, TX
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