Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)  - Specifications, Consumer information and Reporting safety defects - Kia Sportage - Fifth generation (NQ5) - (2022-2023) - Owner's Manual - Kia Sportage - 5 generation (NQ5)

The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) is the number used in registering your vehicle and in all legal matters pertaining to its ownership, etc.

VIN cover (if equipped)
VIN cover (if equipped)

The number is punched on the floor under the front right side seat. To check the number, open the cover.

VIN label
VIN label

The VIN is also on a plate attached to the top of the dashboard. The number on the plate can easily be seen through the windshield from outside.

Vehicle certification label

Vehicle certification label

The vehicle certification label attached on the driver's side center pillar gives the vehicle identification number (VIN).

Tire specification and pressure label

Tire specification and pressure label

The tires supplied on your new vehicle are chosen to provide the best performance for normal driving.

The tire label located on the driver's side center pillar gives the tire pressures recommended for your vehicle.

Engine number

The engine number is stamped on the engine block as shown in the drawing.

Smartstream G2.5 GDi
Smartstream G2.5 GDi

Air conditioner compressor label

Air conditioner compressor label

A compressor label informs you the type of compressor your vehicle is equipped with such as model, supplier part number, production number, refrigerant (1) and refrigerant oil (2).

Refrigerant label

Refrigerant label

The refrigerant label is located under the hood.

The label contains the following information:

  • Type of refrigerant
  • Amount of refrigerant

* For more details, refer to "Air conditioning refrigerant label"

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