Where is the VIN number in KIA Ceed (Ceed III [2018-2021])?

This guide shows the VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) locations on the KIA Ceed III [2018–2021], including the quickest-to-check label and the hidden chassis stamping used for verification.

Chassis Number Locations

B-Pillar (Driver’s Door Jamb)

• Where to look: Open the front driver’s door and look at the lower section of the B-pillar. You’ll see a black sticker label with the VIN plus weight/paint info, mounted vertically.
• Access: Very easy—good lighting is usually enough. The only issue is that the sticker can peel or fade with age.
• Note: This is described for LHD vehicles (steering wheel on the left). For RHD markets, check the corresponding door jamb on that vehicle.
• Tip: If you’re trying to avoid misreading characters (8 vs B, 0 vs O), scan the label directly with your phone so the VIN is captured accurately without manual typing.

Floor VIN (Stamped in Metal Under Front Seat)

• Where to look: Check the front footwell floor area under the front seat—on many LHD cars it’s commonly on the passenger side, and on this model it’s accessed by sliding/lifting a pre-cut carpet flap to reveal a VIN stamped into the cross-member.
• Access: Harder. It’s dark and recessed, you’ll likely need to hold the carpet flap open with one hand, and the stamped characters can be low-contrast (metal-on-metal).
• Note: Use safe orientation logic: check the front floor area (commonly passenger side for LHD vehicles, but check the driver side if not found).
• Tip: Because it’s usually too dark for clean photos, use the in-app light and OCR to read it on the spot—scan the stamped VIN with ScanVin instead of fighting shadows and blur.

Windshield VIN Plate (Dashboard)

• Where to look: From outside the car, look through the lower corner of the windshield on the driver’s side, where the VIN is visible on the dashboard fascia.
• Access: Easy to reach, but glare/reflections and windshield dirt can hide characters.
• Note: Best checked in shade or with your body blocking reflections.
• Tip: Reflections can cause transcription mistakes, so capture the VIN quickly with your camera to reduce glare-related misreads.

Video Guide

Video Tutorial: Kia Ceed III (2018-now) – VIN Number Location and Meaning

▶ Watch KIA Ceed VIN Location Guide

• Clear walkaround showing the windshield VIN, the driver-side B-pillar label, and the stamped floor VIN under the carpet flap.

Common Problems & Troubleshooting

• Windshield glare: If the VIN looks “washed out,” move the car into shade, clean the glass, and change your viewing angle to kill reflections.
• Under-seat stamped VIN is unreadable: Use a flashlight, slide the seat for space, hold the carpet flap fully open, and clean the metal lightly so the stamped characters stand out.
• Sticker vs. stamped VIN mismatch: Door-jamb stickers can be replaced—always cross-check the stamped floor VIN if anything looks suspicious.

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