KIA OPTIMA 2011: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 17V224000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| KIA | OPTIMA | 2011 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2017-06-20 | 2017-03-31 | 2017-04-05 |
Production Dates: 2010-08-12 - 2014-05-15
Manufacturers Involved: Kia America, Inc.
Manufacturer Campaign Number: SC147
Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 618160
Report Initiator: ODI ODI Report
Kia Motor Company "Kia" is recalling certain 2011-2014 Optima, 2012-2014 Sorento and 2011-2013 Sportage vehicles. Machining errors during the engine manufacturing process may cause premature bearing wear within the engine.
Bearing wear may result in the engine seizing, increasing the risk of a crash.
Kia will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the engine assembly, and replace the engine if necessary, free of charge. The recall began June 20, 2017. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC147.
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.
