# Vehicle Identification Numbers (VIN codes)/KIA/VIN Codes
## VIN format 1994-2009

KIA used the following VIN format and codes from the 1994-2009 model years.
| Position | Sample | Description |
| 1-3 | KNA | KIA |
| 4 | F | Sephia |
| 5 | A | Sephia |
| 6 | 1 | 4-door Sedan |
| 7 | 2 | 4-door Sedan |
| 8 | 1 | Gas Engine 1.6 Liter B6E I4 |
| 9 | 2 | Check digit |
| 10 | R | Model year |
| 11 | 5 | Hwasung plant (South Korea) |
| 12 | 6 | Sequential number |
| 13 | 1 | Sequential number |
| 14 | 4 | Sequential number |
| 15 | 0 | Sequential number |
| 16 | 2 | Sequential number |
| 17 | 8 | Sequential number |

### Vehicle Line (position 4-5)

| VIN Code | Description |
| DC | Rio (2001-2005) |
| DE | Rio (2006-2009) |
| FA | Sephia (1994-1997) |
| FB | Sephia (1998-2001), Spectra (2000 - Mid-2004) |
| FE | Spectra (New Design) (Mid-2004 - 2009) |
| FG | Rondo (2007-2009) |
| GD | Optima/Magentis (2001 - Mid-2006) |
| GE | Optima/Magentis (New Design) (Mid-2006 - 2009) |
| LD | Amanti (2004-2009) |
| JA | Sportage 4x4 (1995-2002) |
| JB | Sportage 4x2 (1995-2002) |
| JC | Sorento 4x4 (2003-2009) |
| JD | Sorento 4x2 (2003-2009) |
| JE | Sportage 4x4 (2005-2009) |
| JF | Sportage 4x2 (2005-2009) |
| JH | Borrego 4x4 (2009) |
| JJ | Borrego 4x2 (2009) |
| MB | Sedona (2006-2009) |
| UP | Sedona (2002-2005) |

### Body Style (& GVWR for MPVs) (position 6-7)

| VIN Code | Description |
| 12 | 4-door sedan (1994-2008) |
| 13 | 1=Minivan (2002-2005 Sedona, 2007-2009 Sedona SWB). 3=GVWR: 5001 - 6000 lbs. |
| 16 | 5-door hatchback (2000-2008) |
| 22 | 4-door sedan (2009 Rio, Spectra, Optima, Amanti) |
| 23 | 2=Minivan - Extended length (2006-2009 Sedona LWB). 3=GVWR: 5001 - 6000 lbs. |
| 24 | 5-door hatchback (2009 Rio5, Spectra5) |
| 52 | 5-door wagon (2007-2009 Rondo) |
| 62 | 6=2-door SUV (Sportage 2-d). 2=4001 - 5000 lbs. |
| 72 | 7=4-door SUV (1995-2009 Sportage 4-d). 2=GVWR: 4001 - 5000 lbs. |
| 73 | 7=4-door SUV (2003-2009 Sorento). 3=GVWR: 5001 - 6000 lbs. |
| 74 | 7=4-door SUV (2009 Borrego). 4=GVWR: 6001 - 7000 lbs. |
GVWR=Gross Vehicle Weight Rating. MPV=Multi-Purpose Passenger Vehicle.

### Engine Type/Restraint (position 8)

* 1 = 1.6 Liter B6-E SOHC I4 (Sephia 1994-1995)/Automatic Belts
* 1 = 1.8 Liter T8D DOHC I4 (Sephia [SD] 1998-01, Spectra [SD] 2000 - Mid-2004)/Airbags
* 1 = 2.0 Liter DOHC Beta-II G4GC ULEV-certified I4 (Spectra [LD] Mid-2004 - 2009)/Airbags
* 1 = 2.0 Liter FE SOHC I4 (Sportage 1995)
* 1 = 3.5 Liter DOHC Sigma G6CU V6 (Sedona [GQ] 2002-2004)/Airbags
* 1 = 3.5 Liter DOHC Sigma G6CU Federal emissions V6 (Sedona [GQ] 2005)/Airbags
* 1 = 3.8 Liter DOHC Lambda G6DA V6 (Borrego [HM] 2009)/Airbags
* 2 = 2.0 Liter DOHC Beta-II G4GC SULEV-certified I4 (Spectra [LD] Mid-2004 - 2009)/Airbags
* 2 = 2.0 Liter DOHC Beta-II G4GC Federal emissions I4 (Sportage [KM] 2005-2009)/Airbags
* 2 = 3.5 Liter DOHC Sigma G6CU California emissions V6 (Sedona [GQ] 2005)/Airbags
* 2 = 4.6 Liter DOHC Tau G8BA V8 (Borrego [HM] 2009)/Airbags
* 3 = 1.6 Liter B6-D DOHC I4 (Sephia 1995)/Automatic Belts
* 3 = 2.0 Liter FE DOHC I4 (Sportage 1995-2002)
* 3 = 1.5 Liter B5-DE DOHC I4 (Rio 2001-2002)/Airbags
* 3 = 1.6 Liter DOHC Alpha-II G4ED I4 (Rio [JB] 2006-2009)/Airbags
* 3 = 2.4 Liter DOHC Theta G4KC I4 (Optima/Magentis [MG] Mid-2006 - 2008)/Airbags
* 3 = 2.7 Liter DOHC Delta G6BA V6 (Sportage [KM] 2005-2009)/Airbags
* 3 = 3.5 Liter DOHC Sigma G6CU V6 (Sorento [BL] 2003-2006)/Airbags
* 3 = 3.8 Liter DOHC Lambda G6DA V6 (Sedona [VQ] 2006-2009)/Airbags
* 4 = 1.6 Liter B6-D DOHC I4 (Sephia 1996-1997)/Airbags
* 4 = 2.5 Liter DOHC Delta G6BV V6 (Optima/Magentis [MS] 2001)/Airbags
* 4 = 2.7 Liter DOHC Mu G6EA V6 (Optima/Magentis [MG] Mid-2006 - 2009)/Airbags
* 4 = 3.5 Liter DOHC Sigma G6CU V6 (Amanti [GH] 2004-2006)/Airbags
* 4 = 2.0 Liter DOHC Beta-II G4GC California emissions I4 (Sportage [KM] 2005-2009)/Airbags
* 5 = 1.8 Liter BP DOHC I4 (Sephia 1995-1997)/Airbags
* 5 = 1.6 Liter B6 DOHC I4 (Rio 2003-2005)/Airbags
* 5 = 2.4 Liter DOHC Theta G4KC I4 (Rondo [UN] 2007-2008)/Airbags
* 5 = 3.8 Liter DOHC Lambda G6DA V6 (Amanti [GH] 2007-2009)/Airbags
* 5 = 3.3 Liter DOHC Lambda G6DB V6 (Sorento [BL] 2007-2009)/Airbags
* 6 = 2.4 Liter Sirius II DOHC I4 (Optima/Magentis [MS] 2001 - Mid-2006)/Airbags
* 6 = 2.7 Liter DOHC Mu G6EA V6 (Rondo [UN] 2007-2009)/Airbags
* 6 = 3.8 Liter DOHC Lambda G6DA V6 (Sorento [BL] 2007-2009)/Airbags
* 8 = 2.7 Liter DOHC Delta G6BA V6 (Optima/Magentis [MS] 2002 - Mid-2006)/Airbags
* 8 = 2.4 Liter DOHC Theta-II G4KE I4 (Optima/Magentis [MG] 2009)/Airbags
* 8 = 2.4 Liter DOHC Theta-II G4KE ULEV-certified I4 (Rondo [UN] 2009)/Airbags
* 9 = 2.4 Liter DOHC Theta-II G4KE SULEV-certified I4 (Rondo [UN] 2009)/Airbags

## VIN format Since 2010

KIA has used the following VIN format and codes since the 2010 model year.
| Position | Sample | Description |
| 1-3 | KNA | KIA |
| 4 | G | Optima |
| 5 | G | Base Trim Level (LX) |
| 6 | 4 | 4-door Sedan |
| 7 | A | Both Side - Active seat belts with front pretensioners, Front Airbags, Front Side Airbags, Side Curtain Airbags |
| 8 | 8 | Gas Engine 2.4 Liter Theta II I4 |
| 9 | 2 | Check digit |
| 10 | A | Model year |
| 11 | 5 | Hwasung plant (South Korea) |
| 12 | 6 | Sequential number |
| 13 | 1 | Sequential number |
| 14 | 4 | Sequential number |
| 15 | 0 | Sequential number |
| 16 | 2 | Sequential number |
| 17 | 8 | Sequential number |

### Vehicle Line (position 4)

| VIN Code | Description |
| A | Rio (2018-2023, Mexican-built) |
| A | EV9 (2024-) |
| C | Niro (2017-) |
| C | EV6 (2022-) |
| D | Rio (2010- , Korean-built) |
| E | Stinger (2018-2023) |
| E | Seltos (2021-) |
| F | Forte (2010-2024), K4 (2025-) |
| G | Optima (2010-2020), Magentis (2010), K5 (2021-) |
| H | Rondo (2010-2017) |
| J | Soul (2010-) |
| K | Borrego/Mohave (2010-2011 [Canada]) |
| K | Sorento (2011-2015) |
| K | Sportage (2010) |
| K | Sportage (2023- , US-built) |
| L | Cadenza (2014-2020) |
| L | K900/K9/Quoris (2013-2018) |
| M | Sedona (2010-2021) |
| N | Carnival (2022-) |
| P | Sportage (2011- , Korean-built) |
| P | Sorento (2016-2020) |
| P | Telluride (2020-) |
| R | Sorento (2021-) |
| S | K900/K9/Quoris (2019-2020 [USA]) |

### Body Style - Passenger Cars (position 6)

| VIN Code | Description |
| 4 | 4-door sedan |
| 5 | 5-door hatchback (Rio 5-door, Forte 5-door, Stinger) |
| 6 | 2-door coupe |
| 8 | 5-door wagon (2010-2017 Rondo) |

### Body Style/Drive Wheels/Weight Class - Multi-Purpose Passenger Vehicle (position 6)

| VIN Code | Description |
| 2 | Wagon 4x2 Class B |
| 3 | Wagon 4x2 Class C |
| 4 | Wagon 4x2 Class D |
| 5 | Wagon 4x2 Class E |
| C | Wagon 4x4 Class C |
| D | Wagon 4x4 Class D |
| E | Wagon 4x4 Class E |
| F | Wagon 4x4 Class F |

### Engine Type (position 8)

* 1 = 1.6 Liter DOHC Gamma G4FC I4 (Soul [AM] 2010-2011)
* 1 = 1.6 Liter DOHC turbocharged GDI Gamma-II G4FJ I4 (Optima [JF] 2016-2020)
* 1 = 2.4 Liter DOHC Theta-II G4KE I4 (Sorento [XM] 2011-2013)
* 1 = 2.0 Liter DOHC turbocharged GDI Theta-II G4KH I4 (Sorento [UM] 2016-2018)
* 1 = 3.8 Liter DOHC Lambda G6DA V6 (Borrego [HM] 2010-2011) (Canada)
* 1 = 3.3 Liter DOHC GDI Lambda II G6DH V6 (Sedona [YP] 2015-2021)
* 1 = 3.3 Liter DOHC GDI Lambda II G6DH V6 (Cadenza [YG] 2017-2020)
* 1 = Electric motor (201hp) (64 kWh/180.9Ah Battery) (Soul EV [SK3] 2020-2023) (Canada)
* 1 = Electric motor (201hp) (64.8 kWh/180.9Ah Battery) (Niro EV [SG2] 2023-)
* 1 = Electric motor (201hp) (99.8 kWh/180.9Ah Battery) (EV9 RWD [MV1] 2024-)
* 2 = 2.0 Liter DOHC Beta-II G4GC I4 (Soul [AM] 2010-2011)
* 2 = 1.6 Liter DOHC GDI Gamma-II G4FD I4 (Soul [PS] 2014-2019)
* 2 = 1.6 Liter DOHC turbocharged GDI Gamma-II G4FJ I4 (Seltos [SP2] 2021-2023)
* 2 = 1.6 Liter DOHC turbocharged GDI Smartstream G1.6T G4FP I4 (K5 [DL3] 2021-2024)
* 2 = 2.0 Liter DOHC Theta-II G4KD I4 (Forte [TD] 2010-2013)
* 2 = 2.0 Liter DOHC Beta-II G4GC Federal emissions I4 (Sportage [KM] 2010)
* 2 = 2.0 Liter DOHC turbocharged GDI Theta-II G4KH I4 (Optima [JF] 2016-2020)
* 2 = 2.4 Liter DOHC Theta-II G4KE I4 (Sportage [SL] 2011-2013)
* 2 = 3.5 Liter DOHC Lambda II G6DC V6 (Sorento [XM] 2011-2013)
* 2 = 4.6 Liter DOHC Tau G8BA V8 (Borrego [HM] 2010-2011) (Canada)
* 2 = Electric motor (134hp) (39.2 kWh/120Ah Battery) (Soul EV [SK3] 2020-2023) (Canada)
* 2 = Electric motor (215hp) (76.1 kWh/120.6Ah Battery) (EV9 RWD [MV1] 2024-)
* 3 = 1.6 Liter DOHC Alpha-II G4ED I4 (Rio [JB] 2010-2011)
* 3 = 1.6 Liter DOHC GDI Gamma-II G4FD I4 (Rio [UB] 2012-2017)
* 3 = 1.6 Liter DOHC turbocharged GDI Gamma-II G4FJ I4 (Forte [YD] 2014-2018)
* 3 = 2.4 Liter DOHC Theta-II G4KE I4 (Forte [TD] 2010-2013)
* 3 = 2.4 Liter DOHC GDI Theta-II G4KJ I4 (Optima [JF] 2016-2020)
* 3 = 2.4 Liter DOHC GDI Theta-II G4KJ I4 (Sorento [UM] 2016-2020)
* 3 = 2.7 Liter DOHC Delta G6BA V6 (Sportage [KM] 2010)
* 3 = 2.0 Liter DOHC GDI Nu G4NC I4 (Rondo [RP] 2014-2017) (Canada)
* 3 = 3.8 Liter DOHC Lambda G6DA V6 (Sedona [VQ] 2010)
* 3 = 3.8 Liter DOHC GDI Lambda II RS G6DJ V6 (K900 [KH] 2015-2018)
* 3 = 3.5 Liter DOHC GDI Smartstream G3.5 Lambda III G6DT V6 (Carnival [KA4] 2022-)
* 4 = 2.7 Liter DOHC Mu G6EA V6 (Optima/Magentis [MG] 2010)
* 4 = 2.0 Liter DOHC Beta-II G4GC California emissions I4 (Sportage [KM] 2010)
* 4 = 5.0 Liter DOHC GDI Tau G8BE V8 (K900 [KH] 2015-2018)
* 5 = 1.6 Liter DOHC GDI Gamma-II G4FD I4 (Soul [AM] 2012-2013)
* 5 = 2.0 Liter DOHC GDI Nu G4NC I4 (Soul [PS] 2014-2019)
* 5 = 3.3 Liter DOHC GDI Lambda II G6DH V6 (Sorento [UM] 2016-2020)
* 5 = Electric motors (379hp) (99.8 kWh/180.9Ah Battery) (EV9 AWD [MV1] 2024-)
* 6 = 1.8 Liter DOHC Nu G4NB I4 (Forte [YD] 2014-2016)
* 6 = 2.0 Liter DOHC Nu G4NA I4 (Soul [AM] 2012-2013)
* 6 = 2.0 Liter DOHC turbocharged GDI Theta-II G4KH I4 (Optima [TF/QF] 2011-2015)
* 6 = 2.0 Liter DOHC turbocharged GDI Theta-II G4KH I4 (Sportage [SL] 2011-2016)
* 6 = 2.0 Liter DOHC turbocharged GDI Theta-II G4KH I4 (Sportage [QL] 2017-2022)
* 6 = 2.4 Liter DOHC GDI Theta-II G4KJ I4 (Sorento [XM] 2012-2015)
* 6 = 2.7 Liter DOHC Mu G6EA V6 (Rondo [UN] 2010-2012) (Canada)
* 6 = 3.3 Liter DOHC twin-turbocharged GDI Lambda II RS G6DP V6 (K900 [RJ] 2019-2020)
* 7 = 1.6 Liter DOHC turbocharged GDI Smartstream G1.6T G4FP I4 (Seltos [SP2] 2024-)
* 7 = 2.0 Liter DOHC Nu G4NH I4 (Forte [YD] 2017-2018)
* 7 = 2.4 Liter DOHC GDI Theta-II G4KJ I4 (Optima [TF/QF] 2011-2015)
* 7 = 2.5 Liter DOHC GDI Smartstream G2.5 Theta-III G4KN I4 (K5 [DL3] 2025-)
* 7 = 3.3 Liter DOHC GDI Lambda II G6DH V6 (Cadenza [VG] 2014-2016)
* 7 = 3.3 Liter DOHC GDI Lambda II G6DH V6 (Sorento [XM] 2014-2015)
* 7 = 3.5 Liter DOHC Lambda II G6DC V6 (Sedona [VQ] 2011-2014)
* 8 = 2.0 Liter DOHC GDI Nu G4NC I4 (Forte [YD] 2014-2018)
* 8 = 2.4 Liter DOHC Theta-II G4KE I4 (Optima/Magentis [MG] 2010)
* 8 = 2.4 Liter DOHC Theta-II G4KE ULEV-certified I4 (Rondo [UN] 2010-2012) (Canada)
* 8 = 2.5 Liter DOHC turbocharged GDI Smartstream G2.5T Theta-III G4KP I4 (K5 [DL3] 2021-)
* 9 = 2.4 Liter DOHC Theta-II G4KE SULEV-certified I4 (Rondo [UN] 2010) (Canada)
* A = 1.6 Liter DOHC turbocharged GDI Gamma-II G4FJ I4 (Soul [PS] 2017-2019)
* A = 1.6 Liter DOHC turbocharged GDI Smartstream G1.6T G4FT I4 + Electric (Carnival Hybrid [KA4] 2025-)
* A = 2.0 Liter DOHC Nu G4NH I4 (Seltos [SP2] 2021-)
* A = 2.0 Liter DOHC turbocharged GDI Theta-II G4KL I4 (Stinger [CK] 2018-2021)
* A = Electric motor (225hp) (77.4 kWh Battery) (EV6 RWD [CV] 2022-)
* B = 1.6 Liter DOHC GDI Gamma-II G4FD I4 (Rio [YB] 2018-2019)
* B = Electric motor (167hp) (58 kWh Battery) (EV6 RWD [CV] 2022)
* C = 1.6 Liter DOHC GDI Kappa-II G4LE I4 + Electric (Niro Hybrid [DE] 2017-2022)
* C = 1.6 Liter DOHC turbocharged GDI Gamma-II G4FJ I4 (Forte [BD] 2020-2024)
* C = 1.6 Liter DOHC turbocharged GDI Smartstream G1.6T G4FP I4 (K4 [CL4] 2025-)
* C = 2.0 Liter DOHC GDI Nu G4NG I4 + Electric (6.0Ah Battery) (Optima Hybrid [JF] 2017)
* C = 2.4 Liter DOHC GDI Theta-II G4KJ I4 (Sportage [SL] 2014-2016)
* C = 2.4 Liter DOHC GDI Theta-II G4KJ I4 (Sportage [QL] 2017-2022)
* C = 2.5 Liter DOHC GDI Smartstream G2.5 Theta-III G4KN I4 (Sorento [MQ4] 2021-)
* C = 3.3 Liter DOHC twin-turbocharged GDI Lambda II RS G6DP V6 (Stinger [CK] 2018-2023)
* C = 3.8 Liter DOHC GDI Lambda II G6DN V6 (Telluride [ON] 2020-)
* C = Electric motors (320hp) (77.4 kWh Battery) (EV6 AWD [CV] 2022-)
* D = 1.6 Liter DOHC GDI Kappa-II G4LE I4 + Electric (Niro Plug-in Hybrid [DE] 2018-2022)
* D = 1.6 Liter DOHC Gamma-II G4FG I4 (Rio [YB] 2020-)
* D = 2.0 Liter DOHC Nu G4NH I4 (Forte [BD] 2019-2024)
* D = 2.4 Liter DOHC Theta-II G4KK I4 + Electric (Optima Hybrid [TF] 2011-2016)
* D = 2.0 Liter DOHC GDI Nu G4NG I4 + Electric (27.2Ah Battery) (Optima Plug-in Hybrid [JF] 2017-2020)
* D = 2.5 Liter DOHC turbocharged GDI Smartstream FR G2.5T Theta-III G4KR I4 (Stinger [CK] 2022-2023)
* E = 1.6 Liter DOHC GDI Smartstream G1.6 G4LL I4 + Electric (Niro Hybrid [SG2] 2023-)
* E = 2.0 Liter DOHC GDI Nu G4NG I4 + Electric (6.5Ah Battery) (Optima Hybrid [JF] 2017-2020)
* E = 2.0 Liter DOHC Smartstream G2.0 (Nu PE) G4NS I4 (K4 [CL4] 2025-)
* E = Electric motor (109hp) (Soul EV [PSEV] 2015-2019)
* E = Electric motors (576hp) (77.4 kWh Battery) (EV6 GT AWD [CV] 2022-)
* F = 1.6 Liter DOHC turbocharged GDI Gamma-II G4FJ I4 (Soul [SK3] 2020-2022)
* F = 1.6 Liter DOHC GDI Smartstream G1.6 G4LL I4 + Electric (11.1 kWh/30.8Ah Battery) (Niro Plug-in Hybrid [SG2] 2023-)
* F = 2.5 Liter DOHC GDI Smartstream G2.5 Theta-III G4KN I4 (Sportage [NQ5] 2023-)
* F = 2.5 Liter DOHC turbocharged GDI Smartstream G2.5T Theta-III G4KP I4 (Sorento [MQ4] 2021-)
* G = Electric motor (201hp) (64kWh/180Ah Battery) (Niro EV [DE] 2019-2022)
* G = 1.6 Liter DOHC turbocharged GDI Smartstream G1.6T G4FT I4 + Electric (Sportage Hybrid [NQ5] 2023-)
* G = 1.6 Liter DOHC turbocharged GDI Smartstream G1.6T G4FT I4 + Electric (Sorento Hybrid [MQ4] 2021-)
* H = 1.6 Liter DOHC turbocharged GDI Smartstream G1.6T G4FT I4 + Electric (13.8kWh/38.3Ah Battery) (Sportage Plug-in Hybrid [NQ5] 2023-)
* H = 1.6 Liter DOHC turbocharged GDI Smartstream G1.6T G4FT I4 + Electric (13.8kWh/38.3Ah Battery) (Sorento Plug-in Hybrid [MQ4] 2022-)
* U = 2.0 Liter DOHC Nu G4NH I4 (Soul [SK3] 2020-)
GDI=Gasoline Direct Injection, Ah=Amp-hour, Kwh=Kilowatt-hour

## Kia WMIs (positions 1-3)

* KNA = Kia South Korea (passenger car)
* KNC = Kia South Korea (truck)
* KND = Kia South Korea (multi-purpose vehicle)
* KNE = Kia South Korea (passenger car)
* KNG = Kia South Korea (bus)
* LJD = Dongfeng Yueda Kia
* MZB = Kia India Pvt Ltd.
* PNA = Kia made by Naza in Malaysia
* TMA = Kia made by Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Czech
* U5Y = Kia Motors Slovakia
* U6Y = Kia Motors Slovakia (multi-purpose vehicle)
* XTK, XWK = Kia made by Izh Avto
* XWE = Kia made by Avtotor
* Z94 = Kia made by Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Rus
* 3KP = Kia Motor Manufacturing Mexico (Passenger Vehicle)
* 5XX = Kia Motor Manufacturing Georgia (Passenger Vehicle)
* 5XY = Kia Motor Manufacturing Georgia (Multi-Purpose Passenger Vehicle)
* 8LG = Kia made by Aymesa in Ecuador
* 9UW = Kia made by Nordex in Uruguay

## Manufacturing Plant Code (position 11)

* E = Pesqueria, Nuevo Leon, Mexico
* G = West Point, Georgia, USA
* J = Nošovice, Czech Republic (TMA) (Hyundai plant)
* L = Žilina, Slovakia
* N = Anantapur, Andhra Pradesh, India
* R = Saint Petersburg, Russia (Hyundai plant)
* T = Seosan, South Korea (Donghee Auto Co. Ltd. plant)
* 5 = Osnabrück, Germany (Karmann, KNA)
* 5 = Hwasung, South Korea
* 6 = Sohari plant, Gwangmyeong, South Korea
* 7 = Gwangju, South Korea