KIA FORTE 2017: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION:PUMP
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 21V260000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| KIA | FORTE | 2017 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2021-08-16 | 2021-04-13 | 2021-04-14 |
Manufacturers Involved: Kia America, Inc.
Manufacturer Campaign Number: SC210
Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION:PUMP
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 4069
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Kia Motors America "Kia" is recalling certain 2017-2018 Forte vehicles equipped with a 2.0L Nu MPI engine. Foreign particles may stick inside the oil pump, which may cause an oil pump failure and engine damage.
A damaged engine may stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Kia will notify owners, and dealers will replace the oil pan, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed August 16, 2021. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC210.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 'TTY 1-800-424-9153', or go to www.safercar.gov.
