2015 Kia Forte Koup | 2015 Kia Soul | 2014 Kia Forte Koup | 2015 Kia Forte | 2012 Kia Sorento | 2012 Kia Sportage | 2012 Kia Forte | 2013 Kia Sorento | 2013 Kia Forte | 2011 Kia Optima Hybrid | 2012 Kia Optima Hybrid | 2014 Kia Forte | 2014 Kia Soul | 2013 Kia Optima Hybrid | 2012 Kia Forte Koup | 2013 Kia Forte Koup — Engine
Published December 3, 2020 · Recall initiated: December 2, 2020
Summary
NHTSA records recall 20V750000, published December 3, 2020 and initiated December 2, 2020. Recalling firm: Kia America, Inc.; 2015 Kia Forte Koup | 2015 Kia Soul | 2014 Kia Forte Koup | 2015 Kia Forte | 2012 Kia Sorento | 2012 Kia Sportage | 2012 Kia Forte | 2013 Kia Sorento | 2013 Kia Forte | 2011 Kia Optima Hybrid | 2012 Kia Optima Hybrid | 2014 Kia Forte | 2014 Kia Soul | 2013 Kia Optima Hybrid | 2012 Kia Forte Koup | 2013 Kia Forte Koup — Engine.
What's the hazard
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.
What to do
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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Recall details
- Brand
- KIA
- Model
- FORTE KOUP
- Manufacturer
- Kia America, Inc.
- Lot
- 2015 KIA FORTE KOUP | 2015 KIA SOUL | 2014 KIA FORTE KOUP | 2015 KIA FORTE | 2012 KIA SORENTO | 2012 KIA SPORTAGE | 2012 KIA FORTE | 2013 KIA SORENTO | 2013 KIA FORTE | 2011 KIA OPTIMA HYBRID | 2012 KIA OPTIMA HYBRID | 2014 KIA FORTE | 2014 KIA SOUL | 2013 KIA OPTIMA HYBRID | 2012 KIA FORTE KOUP | 2013 KIA FORTE KOUP
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2015 Kia Forte Koup | 2015 Kia Soul | 2014 Kia Forte Koup | 2015 Kia Forte | 2012 Kia Sorento | 2012 Kia Sportage | 2012 Kia Forte | 2013 Kia Sorento | 2013 Kia Forte | 2011 Kia Optima Hybrid | 2012 Kia Optima Hybrid | 2014 Kia Forte | 2014 Kia Soul | 2013 Kia Optima Hybrid | 2012 Kia Forte Koup | 2013 Kia Forte Koup — Engine recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 20V750000 on December 3, 2020. Reported hazard: 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.
What should I do if I have this product?
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.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: KIA. Model: FORTE KOUP.