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NHTSA campaign20V750000

Recall 20V750000: Engine

Reported Dec 2, 2020Kia Motors America1 catalog make

Component recorded by NHTSA

Engine

Campaign summary

Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2012-2013 Sorento, 2012-2015 Forte and Forte Koup, 2011-2013 Optima Hybrid, 2014-2015 Soul, and 2012 Sportage vehicles. An engine compartment fire can occur while driving.

Consequence

An engine compartment fire increases the risk of injury.

Remedy in the source record

Kia will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the engine compartment for fuel and/or engine oil leaks, perform an engine test and make any repairs, including engine replacement, as necessary, free of charge. In addition, Kia dealers will update the Knock Sensor Detection System (KSDS) software, free of charge. The recall began January 27, 2021. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC200.

Confirm current remedy eligibility, parts availability, and completion status with NHTSA, the manufacturer, or an authorized dealer.

Catalog coverage

Vehicle pages represented here

16 pages

This list reflects vehicle pages in MyRecallCheck, not necessarily the campaign's full affected population or every affected product. Use the official VIN lookup for applicability.

YearMakeModel
2012KiaForte Koup
2013KiaForte Koup
2014KiaForte Koup
2015KiaForte Koup
2012KiaForte
2013KiaForte
2014KiaForte
2015KiaForte
2011KiaOptima Hybrid
2012KiaOptima Hybrid
2013KiaOptima Hybrid
2012KiaSorento
2013KiaSorento
2014KiaSoul
2015KiaSoul
2012KiaSportage

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