Kia recall: Engine and engine cooling
What is wrong
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2017 Sorento vehicles equipped with 3.3L engines. The engine crankshaft may have been improperly heat treated and may fail.
What could happen
If the crankshaft fails, the engine will stall, increasing the risk of a crash. A failed crankshaft also increases the risk of a fire.
The fix
Kia will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the crankshaft, and, as necessary, replace the engine sub assembly, free of charge. The recall began November 6, 2017. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC153.
Vehicles covered
- Kia Sorento 2017
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 17V586000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Kia Motors America
- Reported to NHTSA
- Sep 21, 2017
- Owners notified
- Nov 6, 2017
- Vehicles or items affected
- 62
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Mar 27, 2017 to Mar 30, 2017
- Part
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine
- Maker's own recall number
- SC153
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
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- Kia recall: Electrical system Apr 23, 2024
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.