Recall 20V750000 — ENGINE Defect in 2011-2015 KIA FORTE KOUP
RECALL This recall affects up to 294,756 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 20V750000 |
| Manufacturer | Kia Motors America |
| Vehicles Affected | 294,756 |
| Component | ENGINE |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
2011 KIA OPTIMA HYBRID, 2012 KIA SORENTO, 2012 KIA SPORTAGE, 2012 KIA FORTE, 2012 KIA OPTIMA HYBRID, 2012 KIA FORTE KOUP, 2013 KIA SORENTO, 2013 KIA FORTE, 2013 KIA OPTIMA HYBRID, 2013 KIA FORTE KOUP, 2014 KIA FORTE KOUP, 2014 KIA FORTE, 2014 KIA SOUL, 2015 KIA FORTE KOUP, 2015 KIA SOUL, 2015 KIA FORTE
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Defect Description
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.
Safety Consequence
An engine compartment fire increases the risk of injury.
Remedy
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.
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