Where is the VIN number in KIA Sportage (Sportage V [2022-2022])?

This guide covers the VIN number locations on the KIA Sportage (Sportage V [2022-2022]), produced between 2022–2022. Use these checkpoints to verify the vehicle identity before registration, insurance, ordering parts, or purchase.

Chassis Number Locations

1) Floor / Under Front Seat (Right Side)

• Where to look: On the floor pan under the front right seat, under a pre-cut carpet flap (sometimes edged with plastic trim, sometimes just a slit in the carpet). Lift the flap to reveal the VIN stamped directly into the chassis/cross-member.
• Access: Low difficulty. Slide the seat all the way back, move any floor mat, then pry/lift the carpet flap. Dirt and small debris can collect in the recess—wipe it before reading.
• Note: On LHD vehicles, this is commonly on the passenger side (front right seat). On RHD vehicles it may appear under the driver seat—but the key is the right side of the cabin. If you don’t find it on the first side you check, look on the opposite front footwell.
• Tip: Because this area is dark and shadowed by the seat rails, scan it directly with Flashlight + OCR to avoid misreading characters like 8/B or 5/S.

2) B-Pillar Certification Label (Driver Door Jamb)

• Where to look: Open the driver door and inspect the B-pillar (the post between the front and rear doors) for a black/white certification label listing the VIN plus other vehicle data (paint code/weights).
• Access: Low difficulty. No tools—just open the door and read the sticker.
• Note: This is one of the fastest checks, but stickers can be damaged, replaced, or missing after bodywork/door repainting.
• Tip: For clean, high-contrast text, use the VIN reader to scan the sticker instantly instead of typing 17 characters by hand.

3) Windshield (Dashboard VIN Plate)

• Where to look: From outside the car, look through the windshield at the bottom corner on the driver’s side for the VIN plate visible through the glass.
• Access: Medium difficulty. The VIN is easy to see but glare/reflections can make it hard to read or photograph cleanly.
• Note: Best checked outdoors with the phone angled to reduce reflections.
• Tip: If glare is washing out the text, capture it with your phone using ScanVin.app so you don’t transpose characters while squinting through glass.

4) Engine Block Stamping (Engine Number)

• Where to look: In the engine bay, locate the engine number stamped on a machined flat area of the engine block, typically near the transmission junction and partially hidden by hoses/wiring.
• Access: High difficulty. Expect grime, tight angles, and obstructing components; you may need to scrub the pad lightly and use strong lighting to read it.
• Note: This is not the quickest VIN check, but it’s useful as a secondary verification point when confirming drivetrain identity.
• Tip: When the stamping is greasy or faint, use High Contrast AI Mode to scan it so you don’t have to guess characters in an awkward position.

Common Problems & Troubleshooting

• Can’t find the floor VIN: The carpet flap can be stiff, covered by mats, or packed with debris—slide the seat fully back, peel the flap up, and wipe the recess clean before reading.
• Windshield VIN is unreadable on camera: Reflections and glare are common—change your angle, shade the area with your body, and avoid using flash directly on the glass.
• Sticker doesn’t match the stamped VIN: Treat missing/damaged/peeling door-jamb labels as a red flag after bodywork—always cross-check the sticker VIN against the stamped floor VIN.

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