2021 KIA Forte FE, LXS — VIN 3KPF24AD2ME416934

VIN 3KPF24AD2ME416934 decodes to a 2021 KIA Forte FE, LXS sedan/saloon with a 2.0L 4-cylinder engine, assembled in MEXICO. NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 2021 KIA Forte model family. Recall campaigns apply to a production range, so confirm on this VIN before you buy or book service.

2021 KIA Forte FE, LXS specifications decoded from VIN 3KPF24AD2ME416934

VIN3KPF24AD2ME416934
Model year2021
MakeKIA
ModelForte
Trim / seriesFE, LXS
Body styleSedan/Saloon
Engine2.0L 4-cylinder
Fuel typeGasoline
DrivetrainFWD/Front-Wheel Drive
Doors4
GVWRClass 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)
Plant of assemblyMEXICO
ManufacturerKIA MEXICO S.A. DE C.V.
Vehicle typePASSENGER CAR

Source: NHTSA vPIC, the manufacturer-submitted build record. Decoded 2026-08-20.

Safety recalls for the 2021 KIA Forte

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 2021 KIA Forte model family. Recall campaigns apply to a production range, so confirm on this VIN before you buy or book service.

  • 21V164000 — AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE: Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2021 Telluride, K5, and Forte vehicles. The Occupant Classification and Detection System (OCS/ODS) unit may not detect the presence of a child restraint system in the front passenger seat. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
  • 22V304000 — STEERING:COLUMN: Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Rio and Forte vehicles. A bolt in the steering column may not be secured properly, which can cause the steering column to detach from the steering rack and result in a loss of steering control.

How to check VIN 3KPF24AD2ME416934 before you buy

  1. Confirm the VIN reads 3KPF24AD2ME416934 — Check the 17-character VIN through the bottom-left corner of the windshield or on the driver-side door jamb sticker and confirm it matches 3KPF24AD2ME416934 exactly.
  2. Review the free NHTSA build record — Compare the decoded specs above — 2021, KIA, Forte, Sedan/Saloon, 2.0L 4-cylinder — against the listing. A mismatch on trim, engine or body style is a red flag.
  3. Check open safety recalls — NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 2021 KIA Forte model family. Recall campaigns apply to a production range, so confirm on this VIN before you buy or book service.
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What the free decode does not include

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Frequently asked questions

What vehicle is VIN 3KPF24AD2ME416934?

VIN 3KPF24AD2ME416934 is a 2021 KIA Forte FE, LXS built in MEXICO, according to the NHTSA vPIC build record.

Does the 2021 KIA Forte have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 2021 KIA Forte model family. Recall campaigns apply to a production range, so confirm on this VIN before you buy or book service.

How do I get the full history for VIN 3KPF24AD2ME416934?

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