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KNDPC3A25C7181678 — 2012 Kia Sportage Ex — auction IAAI | MaxUsAutos

2012 Kia Sportage Ex

Lot #42082014 · VIN KNDPC3A25C7181678

🇺🇸 IAAITheft RecoveryKeys includedSold

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2012 Kia Sportage, Theft Recovery, IAAI, VIN KNDPC3A25C7181678 · photo 1 of 15

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What does the damage type «Theft» mean

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Auction IAAI · Lot #42082014

Final bid2 150 USD25% of market valueMarket value of the intact car in the US: 8 580 USDThis lot sold below market. We'll price one like it turnkey — no overpaying.

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Estimated turnkey price in Ukraine487 231 ₴≈ 10 937 USD

1 · Auction price2 200 USD

2 · Shipping + insurance3 250 USD

3 · Import duty + excise + VAT4 016 USD

4 · MaxUsAutos services + broker960 USD

5 · Certification + registration191 USD

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History of this VIN

VIN KNDPC3A25C7181678 history

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IAAI

Jul 10, 2025

Sold

2 150 USD

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Reliability & recalls

Common problems: Kia Sportage 2012

Owner complaints filed with the US NHTSA database: 392. Of these — crashes: 7, fires: 16.

Most-reported systems

Engine
328
Electrical System
29
Power Train
21
Service Brakes
11
Hydraulic
11
Fuel/Propulsion System
6

Official recalls

Fuel System, Gasoline
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.
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.
NHTSA campaign: 18V907000
Engine
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.
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.
NHTSA campaign: 20V750000
Engine
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2011-2012 Kia Sportage vehicles. The engine oil pan may leak and, if not addressed, the loss of oil may result in engine damage.
Remedy: Kia has notified owners, and dealers will replace the oil pressure switch with an improved one, free of charge. In addition, dealers will inspect the oil pan for any oil leaks, replacing it if necessary, free of charge. The recall began July 3, 2019. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC174.

Source: NHTSA (USA). This is model-level statistics, not a report on this specific car.

2012 Kia Sportage Ex

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