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Paint Code Location

Kia Paint Code

Find where the paint code is located on your Kia vehicle.

Where to Find the Paint Code on a Kia

Kia vehicles have 1 known paint code location.

Most Common
1

Driver's Side Door Jamb

All Kia models have the paint code on the driver's side door jamb.

Consistent across all models: Amanti, Optima, Rio, Rondo, Sedona, Sephia, Sorento, Spectra, Sportage.

Kia Paint Code Format

Code Pattern

2 characters (letters and/or numbers)

Example Codes

6Y

Kia uses 2-character alphanumeric codes. Look for the highlighted portion on the door jamb label.

Kia Paint Code Photos & Diagrams

13images showing paint code locations, labels, and diagrams

Tips for Finding Your Kia Code

Label Type:Door jamb sticker

  • All Kia models use the same door jamb location — very consistent
  • Look for the highlighted portion on the label

Kia Paint Code Location — Complete Guide

Finding the paint code on your Kia is the first step to ordering the correct touch up paint. The most common location for Kia vehicles is the driver's side door jamb. This guide covers all known paint code locations, code format patterns, and helpful tips specific to Kia vehicles.

Kia uses a unique paint code format that may include letters, numbers, and special characters. The exact format helps identify not only the base color but also the specific paint formulation used at the factory. When ordering touch up paint, it's important to include the complete code — including any prefix or suffix — to ensure an exact color match.

Once you've found your Kia paint code, you can search for it on TouchUpGo to find your exact color. Every TouchUpGo kit includes factory-matched base coat, clear coat, primer, and our Correct N Clear blending solution for a professional-quality repair.

Need help? Browse our Kia touch up paint colors or visit our paint code location guide for other brands.