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Check by VIN: KNDRH4LG3M5053896Kia Sorento 2021

What the VIN tells us: country and plant of manufacture, model year, factory specs and manufacturer recalls — plus registration history and the market price.

Market data updated 21.09.2026

Cars / Kia / SorentoFree report · 07.10.2026
KIA · SORENTO · IV GENERATION · 2021

Kia Sorento
2021

hybrid · FWD · Automatic

Listing activeTernopilUS market
Kia Sorento, photos from the listing
Asking price
25 999 $
+700 $ to the market median
Mileage
116 000 km
1 readings in the history
Needs attention2
Mileage116 000 kmabove the same-age median (84 000 km) · +38% Recalls4 campaigns for the model and yearA dealer confirms by VIN whether they apply to this car
No issues1
VINValidDecodes as: South Korea · Kia Corporation
For reference3
Wanted Accidents PriceAbove market+700 $ to the market median
02 / LEVELCAR REPORT

First — what affects the decision

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

01 / NEEDS CONFIRMATIONCheck

What it means

Unknown:

02 / NEEDS CONFIRMATIONCheck

Mileage higher than typical

116 000 km — higher than typical mileage for same-age cars on the market (+38% to медіани 84 000 km), на 55% above 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 →
03 / NEEDS CONFIRMATIONCheck

Recall campaigns for the model and year

4 campaigns for Kia Sorento 2021. 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 38 listing photos
Shown 5 of 30.
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Car history by date

Events, owners and gaps without records.

Events

Year 2021

Listing (active)

Today

price $25 999 · 116 000 km · listing active

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Market price

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

Price within the usual range for similar cars, closer to the upper bound: pricier than 59% of listings.

Above market
Asking price25 999 $this car
Median of similar listings25 299 $the same model, close years
Difference from median+700 $pricier than the market median · +2,8%

Where this price sits among similar listings

Out of 100 similar listings, 59 are cheaper than this car, 41 — pricier.

How the year affects the price

−37%2018
−33%2019
−12%2020
this car's year2021
−8%2022
+20%2023
+56%2024

Listing medians of neighbouring years relative to this car's year: year older — −12% · year newer — −8%.

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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+38%to the same-age median (84 000 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 32 000 km more · +38%
84 000 km
Benchmark15 000 km/yr × 5 years
this car has 41 000 km more · +55%
75 000 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 year4 140 $≈ 15 411 ₴/mo
Depreciation12,1% of value per year · decrease in the car's price, not a payment
76%140 510 ₴≈ $3,126
Repair and wearbrakes, suspension, battery · 1,5% of value per year (age 5 y)
9%17 419 ₴≈ $388
Tyressummer + winter for ~4 years, seasonal change · SUV
8%15 400 ₴≈ $343
Scheduled serviceoil, filters, fluids · engine typical displacement
5%9 000 ₴≈ $200
MTPL (basic policy)basic policy by engine displacement
1%2 600 ₴≈ $58
184 929 ₴≈ $4,115total per year · ≈ 15 411 ₴/mo (≈ $343/mo) 24% cash76% depreciation
44 419 ₴≈ $988cash costs · ≈ 3 702 ₴/mo (≈ $82/mo)everything except depreciation
140 510 ₴≈ $3,126depreciation · ≈ 11 709 ₴/mo (≈ $261/mo)12,1% of value per year · not a payment

Calculation basis: asking price 25 999 $ · rate 44,66 ₴/$

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Value over time

Five years back and ahead from asking price 25 999 $ — by the model's price curve by age.

Value by year

past years · model curvenowforecast
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Wanted

Status by VIN and plate on the check date.

Wanted check completed

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Status
As of07.10.2026check date
VINKNDRH4LG3M5053896
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Safety, documents and equipment

Checks by VIN and plate, factory data and equipment.

VIN decoding · Kia Sorento 2021

KNDRH4LG3M5053896
RegionAsia1st character: K
CountrySouth KoreaWMI KND · Kia
Model year202110th character: M
Plant511th character
VIN structure
  1. 1–3KND · WMImanufacturer and countrySouth Korea · Kia
  2. 4–8RH4LG · VDSbody, engine, trimSorento
  3. 93 · check digitnot used outside the Americas
  4. 10M · year code2021
  5. 115 · plantmanufacturer’s plant code
  6. 12–17053896 · 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 / Sorento / IV generation
Year / age2021 / 5 years
Enginehybrid
Power / driveFWD
Gearbox / body / colourAutomatic / SUV / Crossover / Blue
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Recall campaigns

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

4 campaigns for Kia Sorento 2021

by model and year
Fuel systemTow barTransmissionElectrical equipment
Fuel system№ 21V519000check VIN
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Campaign description

Kia Motor America (Kia) is recalling certain 2021 Sorento and 2021-2022 K5 vehicles equipped with 2.5L turbocharged engines. Fuel may leak at the pipe connection between the high-pressure fuel pump and fuel rail.

Fix: Dealers will inspect and tighten, or replace the fuel pipe as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 21, 2021. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC214.

Tow bar№ 22V703000check VIN
TRAILER HITCHES
Campaign description

Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2016-2022 Sorento, 2021-2022 Sorento Hybrid (HEV), 2022-2023 Sorento Plug-In Hybrid (PHEV), and 2017-2022 Sportage vehicles equipped with a tow hitch harness installed as original equipment, or purchased as an accessory through a Kia dealership. Debris and moisture accumulation on the tow hitch harness module printed circuit board (PCB) may cause an electrical short, which can result in a fire.

Fix: Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will inspect the vehicle, and, as necessary, replace the fuse and/or tow hitch harness module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 11, 2023. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC249.

Transmission№ 22V760000check VIN
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Campaign description

Kia Motors, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Sorento and 2021-2023 K5 vehicles. The vehicle's "fail-safe" limited-mobility drive mode may be impaired, when prompted by a transmission oil pump malfunction, which can result in a complete loss of drive power.

Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the transmission, as necessary. Dealers will also update the transmission control unit software. All repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 9, 2022. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC250.

Electrical equipment№ 25V649000check VIN
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
Campaign description

Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Sorento vehicles. The heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) blower motor wiring harness may be inadequate, which can result in a fire.

Fix: Dealers will replace the wiring harness and blower motor resistor, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 23, 2026. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC351. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning October 9, 2025.

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 07.10.2026.

  • Listingpublished 26.06.2026data available
  • Mileage1 readingsdata available
  • Wantedon 07.10.2026checked
  • Recallsby model and yearchecked
  • Model marketprices of similar listingsdata available

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 Sorento 2021 VIN check

This page is a short report on the Kia Sorento 2021: VIN KNDRH4LG3M5053896, model year 2021, mileage 116k km, гібрид engine, automatic gearbox and an asking price of $25,999. 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: EV/hybrid — be sure to check the battery health and remaining capacity.

Market position

Based on current data, 36 similar offers were found for the Kia Sorento 2021 (same model and year). Market prices range from $17,500 to $38,000 with a median of $24,200, and this offer is about 15% above the market estimate (this car's estimate ≈ $22,629). 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 above the market estimate — there are arguments for a discount.