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KNDPUCAF5P7125035 — 2023 Kia Sportage — auction IAAI | MaxUsAutos

2023 Kia Sportage Lx/X-Line

Lot #12397331 · VIN KNDPUCAF5P7125035

🇺🇸 IAAIFrontSold

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2023 Kia Sportage, Front, IAAI, VIN KNDPUCAF5P7125035 · photo 1 of 16

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What does the damage type «Front» mean

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Auction IAAI · Lot #12397331

Expected lot priceto be confirmedMarket value of the intact car in the US: 32 969 USDRepair estimate: 36 359 USDThis lot sold below market. We'll price one like it turnkey — no overpaying.

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✓ We inspect the lot on request — specialist video report✓ Fixed $500 commission, no hidden fees✓ Delivery + turnkey customs clearance in 45–60 days

Estimated turnkey price in Ukraine455 967 ₴≈ 10 206 USD

1 · Auction price3 000 USD

2 · Shipping + insurance3 250 USD

3 · Import duty + excise + VAT2 446 USD

4 · MaxUsAutos services + broker1 000 USD

5 · Certification + registration190 USD

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History of this VIN

VIN KNDPUCAF5P7125035 history

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IAAI

Oct 10, 2025

SoldPrice unknown

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Reliability & recalls

Common problems: Kia Sportage 2023

Owner complaints filed with the US NHTSA database: 187. Of these — crashes: 24, fires: 1.

Most-reported systems

Electrical System
44
Engine
37
Service Brakes
35
Forward Collision Avoidance
24
Power Train
18
Fuel/Propulsion System
12

Official recalls

Electrical System
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023 Sportage vehicles. The alternator battery positive terminal nut may loosen, which can result in an engine stall or an electrical surge.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and tighten the alternator battery positive terminal nut, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 23, 2022. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC248.
NHTSA campaign: 22V651000
Air Bags
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023 Sportage vehicles. The side curtain air bags may have been twisted during installation.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and reinstall the side curtain air bags as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 28, 2022. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC257.
NHTSA campaign: 22V878000
Electrical System
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023 Sportage, Sportage Hybrid, Sportage Plug-in Hybrid, Niro Hybrid, Niro Plug-in Hybrid, Soul, and Telluride vehicles equipped with a digital instrument cluster containing a 4.2" LCD screen. The instrument cluster may fail to display any information when the vehicle is started. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 101, "Control and Displays," and 138, "Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems."
Remedy: Dealers will update the instrument cluster software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 26, 2023. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC270.
NHTSA campaign: 23V298000