NHTSA Recall 21V260000

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION:PUMPApr 13, 2021· Kia Motors America

Summary

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.

Consequence

A damaged engine may stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

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.

Affected Vehicles

Year	Make	Model
2017	Kia	Forte
2018	Kia	Forte

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