Kia EV3 VIN decoder
Enter a Kia EV3 VIN to see its exact model year, trim, engine, factory and the safety recalls NHTSA lists for it. Free, with official NHTSA data.
Kia EV3 at a glance
Kia EV3 model years and recalls
NHTSA lists the Kia EV3 for these model years. The year code is the 10th character of the VIN. Recall counts come from the NHTSA recalls database for the last 20 model years; one recall campaign often covers several years.
| Model year | VIN year code (10th character) | Recalls listed by NHTSA |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 | V | 0 |
A recall count is for all Kia EV3 vehicles of that year. Whether a recall applies to one vehicle, and whether it was already repaired, depends on its VIN: decode the VIN above, then confirm with a dealer.
Latest Kia EV3 recalls
NHTSA lists no recalls for the Kia EV3 in the model years loaded so far. Recalls are sometimes filed under a related model name, so always check a specific VIN.
How to read a Kia EV3 VIN
- Characters 1-3 are the manufacturer code. Kia uses these codes in NHTSA data: 3KM, 3KP, 5XX, 5XY, KNA, KND, U5Y.
- Characters 4-8 describe the EV3: body, engine, restraints and other equipment. Each maker sets its own layout, so a full decode is the safest way to read them.
- Character 10 is the model year. For example, a 2027 EV3 has V in position 10.
- Character 9 is the check digit, 11 is the assembly plant and 12-17 are the serial number.
Kia EV3 VIN questions
How many recalls does the Kia EV3 have?
NHTSA lists no recalls for the Kia EV3 from 2027 to 2027 in the data loaded so far. Check a specific VIN to be sure.
Which model years of the Kia EV3 are in NHTSA data?
NHTSA lists the Kia EV3 for 1 model years (2027). The table on this page shows each year with its VIN year code.
How do I tell the year of a Kia EV3 from the VIN?
Look at the 10th character. For example, a 2027 EV3 has V there. Letters I, O, Q, U, Z and the digit 0 are never used, and the codes repeat every 30 years.
Where is the VIN on a Kia EV3?
At the bottom of the windshield on the driver side, on the driver door pillar label, and on the title, registration and insurance card.