#W1L955 License Plate
2012 KIA Sorento
Kentucky, US
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Overview
The license plate number #W1L955 belongs to a KIA Sorento (2012 model) and is registered in Kentucky as a multipurpose passenger vehicle (mpv) manufactured by KIA GEORGIA, INC. The vehicle has a standard license plate attached to the rear of the vehicle. The license plate #W1L955 was first searched on LookupAPlate on September 10, 2026, and it currently has no community reports. You can find the detailed report of the vehicle below.
Specifications
General
Make
KIA
Manufacturer Name
KIA GEORGIA, INC
Model
Sorento
Model Year
2012
Series
GL(Middle-low grade)
Vehicle Type
MULTIPURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLE (MPV)
Plant Country
UNITED STATES (USA)
Plant Company Name
Kia Motor Manufacturing, Georgia
Plant State
GEORGIA
Series2
wagon body Type
Engine
Engine Number of Cylinders
6
Displacement (CC)
3500.0
Displacement (CI)
213.58310433156
Displacement (L)
3.5
Engine Model
V6 MPI LAMBDA-II
Fuel Type - Primary
Gasoline
Engine Configuration
V-Shaped
Fuel Delivery / Fuel Injection Type
Multipoint Fuel Injection (MPFI)
Exterior Body
Body Class
Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)
Doors
4
Mechanical / Drivetrain
Drive Type
4WD/4-Wheel Drive/4x4
Exterior Dimension
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating From
Class 1D: 5,001 - 6,000 lb (2,268 - 2,722 kg)
Passive Safety System / Air Bag Location
Curtain Air Bag Locations
1st and 2nd Rows
Front Air Bag Locations
1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Side Air Bag Locations
1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Passive Safety System
Seat Belt Type
Manual
Active Safety System
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Type
Direct
License Plate W1L955
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Showing 4 recalls
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS (18V907000)
Received on 19/12/2018
Make
KIA
Model
SORENTO
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
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.
Summary
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 high pressure fuel pipe that connects to the fuel pump outlet may have been damaged, misaligned or improperly torqued during the engine replacement procedure, possibly causing a fuel leak.
Component
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
ModelYear
2012
Conequence
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
Manufacturer
Kia Motors America
NHTSAActionNumber
DP18003
ReportReceivedDate
19/12/2018
NHTSACampaignNumber
18V907000
ENGINE (20V750000)
Received on 02/12/2020
Make
KIA
Model
SORENTO
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Remedy
Kia will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the engine compartment for fuel and/or engine oil leaks, perform an engine test and make any repairs, including engine replacement, as necessary, free of charge. In addition, Kia dealers will update the Knock Sensor Detection System (KSDS) software, free of charge. The recall began January 27, 2021. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC200.
Summary
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2012-2013 Sorento, 2012-2015 Forte and Forte Koup, 2011-2013 Optima Hybrid, 2014-2015 Soul, and 2012 Sportage vehicles. An engine compartment fire can occur while driving.
Component
ENGINE
ModelYear
2012
Conequence
An engine compartment fire increases the risk of injury.
Manufacturer
Kia Motors America
NHTSAActionNumber
PE19004
ReportReceivedDate
02/12/2020
NHTSACampaignNumber
20V750000
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE (17V224000)
Received on 31/03/2017
Make
KIA
Model
SORENTO
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
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.
Summary
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.
Component
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ModelYear
2012
Conequence
Bearing wear may result in the engine seizing, increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer
Kia Motors America
NHTSAActionNumber
RQ17003
ReportReceivedDate
31/03/2017
NHTSACampaignNumber
17V224000
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (15V626000)
Received on 06/10/2015
Make
KIA
Model
SORENTO
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Remedy
Kia will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake-shift interlock mechanism, free of charge. The recall began on November 9, 2015. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC124.
Summary
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 Kia Sorento vehicles manufactured October 19, 2009, to January 31, 2013. In the affected vehicles, if excessive force is applied to the gear shift lever, the brake-shift interlock mechanism may chip or crack allowing the transmission being able to be shifted out of "Park" without the brakes being depressed. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 114, "Theft Protection."
Component
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
ModelYear
2012
Conequence
Without requiring the brake to be pressed, the vehicle may be unintentionally shifted out of Park, allowing it to roll, which may result in a crash.
Manufacturer
Kia Motors America
ReportReceivedDate
06/10/2015
NHTSACampaignNumber
15V626000
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