2024 KIA SORENTO LX

The vehicle is a 2024 Kia Sorento LX SUV, VIN 5XYRG4JC3RG308581. NHTSA VIN data identifies it as a gasoline-powered model with a 2.5-liter GDI Theta-III engine, 4x2 drivetrain, and U.S. manufacture at Kia’s Georgia plant. The auction record lists the condition as “Certificate of Title” and identifies hail as the primary damage. This is an unverified auction claim. Stage 1’s photo-based assessment found that the roof, hood, and liftgate appeared largely smooth, without a dense pattern of small shallow dents on the upward-facing panels; therefore, the visible evidence did not support the hail-damage claim. The certificate-of-title condition statement is not a visible damage finding and could not be independently verified from the photos. No specific vehicle damage findings were provided in the inspection data. A physical inspection is recommended to verify the body, glass, paint, underbody, mechanical systems, and title history before purchase. Two NHTSA safety recalls are listed for this model year. Recall 24V287000 concerns possible incorrect assembly of the motor-driven power steering wiring harness, which may cause loss of power steering assist; Kia’s remedy is inspection and repair or replacement of the harness as necessary. Recall 25V006000 concerns body-control-module software that may cause loss of low-beam headlights and taillights; Kia’s remedy is a free software update. Recall completion should be confirmed with Kia or an authorized dealer using the VIN.