NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 21V260000
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION:PUMP
Published April 14, 2021 · Recall initiated: April 13, 2021
What's the hazard
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.
What to do
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.
Recall details
- Brand
- KIA
- Model
- FORTE
- Manufacturer
- Kia America, Inc.
- Lot
- 2017 KIA FORTE | 2018 KIA FORTE
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US