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Check by VIN: KNAE351BDJS027488Kia Stinger 2018

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Market data updated 28.09.2026

Cars / Kia / StingerFree report · 06.10.2026
KIA · STINGER · I GENERATION · 2018

Kia Stinger
2018

2.2 diesel · AWD · Automatic

Listing activeLutsk
Kia Stinger, photos from the listing
Asking price
19 000 $
−1 250 $ to the market median
Mileage
116 000 km
1 readings in the history
History in Ukraine
1 owner
1 operation · since 05.2024
Needs attention2
Mileage116 000 kmabove the same-age median (95 000 km) · +22% Recalls4 campaigns for the model and yearA dealer confirms by VIN whether they apply to this car
No issues3
Owners1 owner in UkraineNo frequent resales Usage typePrivate owners onlyNo companies among owners in Ukraine VINValidDecodes as: South Korea · KIA CORPORATION
For reference3
Wanted Accidents PriceBelow market−1 250 $ to the market median
02 / LEVELCAR REPORT

First — what affects the decision

Grounds, value, unknowns and a check for each item.

01 / NEEDS CONFIRMATIONCheck

Mileage higher than typical

116 000 km — higher than typical mileage for same-age cars on the market (+22% to медіани 95 000 km), на 3% below the nominal benchmark 15 000 km/yr. Listing, mileage records, same-age market.

What it means
Wear of components and suspension above average; not a sign of a fault.

Unknown: Condition of components — statistics don't show it.

Grounds in the section below →
02 / NEEDS CONFIRMATIONCheck

Recall campaigns for the model and year

4 campaigns for Kia Stinger 2018. By model and year, not by VIN.

What it means
Some campaigns may have been completed or may not apply to this car's version or trim.

Unknown: Applicability to the VIN and completion status.

Grounds in the section below →
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How the car looks now

Seller's photos from the listing; they do not replace a body inspection and diagnostics.

Current look

available 30 of 47 listing photos
Shown 5 of 30.
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Car history by date

Events, owners and gaps without records.

Events

Year 2018

Imported from abroad and registered

AC3038HK · Volyn Oblast · private person · BLACK

Listing (active)

Today

price $19 000 · 116 000 km · listing active

Owners and registrations

1owner in Ukraine
1registration operation
1plate in records
01
Private person Current

22.05.2024 → now · 2 y 4 mo

Volyn Oblast

Registration operations · 1

DateOperation
22.05.2024Imported from abroad and registered
No frequent owner changes or companies among owners in Ukraine.
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Market price

Asking price next to similar listings, the effect of the year and this listing's price changes.

Price is lower than usual for similar cars: cheaper than 75% of listings.

Below market
Asking price19 000 $this car
Median of similar listings20 250 $the same model, close years
Difference from median−1 250 $cheaper than the market median · −6,2%

Where this price sits among similar listings

Out of 100 similar listings, 25 are cheaper than this car, 75 — pricier.

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What the mileage says

How much, whether it is typical for the age and what confirms it.

Mileage116 000 kmin the listing
For age+22%to the same-age median (95 000 km)
Confirmation

Where the value comes from

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Comparison with same-age cars

This carin the listing
116 000 km
Same-age mediantypical mileage on the market
this car has 21 000 km more · +22%
95 000 km
Benchmark15 000 km/yr × 8 years
this car has 4 000 km less · −3%
120 000 km
this cardifference with the car

What will confirm the mileage

  1. 1Service records with date, mileage and VINshow how the mileage grew between services
  2. 2Service invoices with odometer readingsindependent dated points, not dependent on the listing
  3. 3Mileage readings from electronic units (workshop diagnostics)control units store their own mileage value
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What it costs to own

Annual running budget calculated by LevelCar and, separately, fuel with parameters you can change.

Calculated by LevelCar

Annual running budget

Annual running costs at typical rates for this car.

per year2 957 $≈ 11 007 ₴/mo
Depreciation10% of value per year · decrease in the car's price, not a payment
64%84 863 ₴≈ $1,883
Repair and wearbrakes, suspension, battery · 2,5% of value per year (age 8 y)
16%21 216 ₴≈ $471
Scheduled serviceoil, filters, fluids · engine 2,2 l
10%13 000 ₴≈ $289
Tyressummer + winter for ~4 years, seasonal change
7%9 400 ₴≈ $209
MTPL (basic policy)basic policy by engine displacement
3%3 600 ₴≈ $80
132 079 ₴≈ $2,931total per year · ≈ 11 007 ₴/mo (≈ $244/mo) 36% cash64% depreciation
47 216 ₴≈ $1,048cash costs · ≈ 3 935 ₴/mo (≈ $87/mo)everything except depreciation
84 863 ₴≈ $1,883depreciation · ≈ 7 072 ₴/mo (≈ $157/mo)10% of value per year · not a payment

Calculation basis: asking price 19 000 $ · rate 44,66 ₴/$

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Value over time

Five years ahead from asking price 19 000 $ — by the model's price curve by age.

Value by year

nowforecast
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Wanted

Status by VIN and plate on the check date.

Wanted check completed

Check by VIN and plate

Status
As of06.10.2026check date
PlateAC3038HKVIN KNAE351BDJS027488
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Safety, documents and equipment

Checks by VIN and plate, factory data and equipment.

VIN decoding · Kia Stinger 2018

KNAE351BDJS027488
RegionAsia1st character: K
CountrySouth KoreaWMI KNA · Kia
Model year201810th character: J
PlantS11th character
VIN structure
  1. 1–3KNA · WMImanufacturer and countrySouth Korea · Kia
  2. 4–8E351B · VDSbody, engine, trimStinger
  3. 9D · check digitnot used outside the Americas
  4. 10J · year code2018
  5. 11S · plantmanufacturer’s plant code
  6. 12–17027488 · serial numberunique to the car

Checks by VIN and plate

  • VIN: format (the check digit is not used outside the Americas)Decodes as: South Korea · KIA CORPORATIONValid
  • Recall campaigns for the model and year4 campaigns for the model and year. A dealer confirms by VIN whether they apply to this carCampaigns found
Recall campaigns →

Specs and equipment

Make / model / generationKia / Stinger / I generation
Year / age2018 / 8 years
Engine2.2 l · diesel
Power / driveAWD
Gearbox / body / colourAutomatic / SEDAN / Black
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Recall campaigns

Manufacturer service campaigns for the model and year — not by VIN.

4 campaigns for Kia Stinger 2018

by model and year
Electrical equipmentBrakesFuel systemEngine and cooling
Electrical equipment№ 18V754000check VIN
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
Campaign description

Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2018 Kia Stinger vehicles. The front wiring harness located in the engine and passenger compartment may get damaged from contacting a burr on the left fender body panel.

Fix: Kia will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the wiring harness for damage. If no damage is found, a cover will be installed. If damage is found, the wiring harness will be replaced and a cover will be installed, free of charge. The recall began December 20, 2018. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall SC170.

Brakes№ 20V518000check VIN
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
Campaign description

Kia Motors America (Kia) recalled certain 2019 Stinger vehicles equipped with 3.3L T-GDI engines on August 27, 2020. On December 30, 2020, Kia expanded the recall population and added certain 2018-2021 Stinger vehicles. While driving, an engine compartment fire may occur in the area where the Anti-lock Brake Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU) is located.

Fix: Kia will notify owners, and dealers will install a new fuse kit in the electrical junction box, free of charge. Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures as a precaution until the recall repair is complete. The recall began November 30, 2020. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC196.

Fuel system№ 23V634000check VIN
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Campaign description

Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2018-2021 Stinger vehicles. The fuel control valve plunger may stick inside the high pressure fuel pump, causing over-pressurization and loss of drive power.

Fix: Dealers will update the engine control unit software, inspect, and replace the fuel pump as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 18, 2023. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC281.

Engine and cooling№ 24V169000check VIN
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER:HOSES/PLUMBING
Campaign description

Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2019-2020 K900, and 2018-2023 Stinger vehicles equipped with a 3.3-liter turbo gasoline direct injection engine. The left turbocharger oil feed pipe and hose assembly may deteriorate and leak oil.

Fix: Dealers will replace the left turbocharger oil feed pipe and hose assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 26, 2024. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC300.

A dealer confirms by VIN whether the campaign applies to this car (version, trim) and whether it was completed.
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Data completeness

What the report is based on — as of 06.10.2026.

  • Registrations in Ukraine1 operationdata available
  • Listingfirst recorded 14.08.2026data available
  • Events with scene photosnot found
  • Mileage1 readingsdata available
  • Wantedon 06.10.2026checked
  • Recallsby model and yearchecked
  • Model marketprices of similar listingsdata available

Owner history is available only in Ukraine; foreign history not established.

Mileage readings only 1 — rollback check is limited.

«No accidents» — the seller's claim, no independent confirmation.

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Summary

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Remains unknown

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Kia Stinger 2018 VIN check

This page is a short report on the Kia Stinger 2018: VIN KNAE351BDJS027488, model year 2018, mileage 116k km, дизель engine, automatic gearbox and an asking price of $19,000. Such a check helps to quickly understand how well a specific car matches the market, whether the price looks suspiciously low and whether the mileage is typical for this year.

Insight: Diesel — check the fuel system and the DPF condition.

Market position

Based on current data, 3 similar offers were found for the Kia Stinger 2018 (same model and year). Market prices range from $19,000 to $29,999 with a median of $20,000, and this offer is about 11% below the market estimate (this car's estimate ≈ $21,400). This is not always a problem, but such a difference deserves extra attention to the car's condition, documents, registration history and possible bargaining.

Insight: The price is below the market estimate — worth checking what explains the gap (condition, trim, history). Narrow market sample — the estimate is approximate.

History & registrations

The report includes state registry data: owners — 1, transfers — 0, plate changes — 0, years in the registry — 2. The latest recorded operation: Imported from abroad, registered on 2024-05-22. This data helps to assess the legal transparency of the car before buying.

Insight: One registration record in the available Ukrainian registry, with no re-registrations logged. History before import may be incomplete. The car recently appeared in the Ukrainian registry — a short history, clarify its origin.