Kia recall: Engine
What is wrong
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 could happen
An engine compartment fire increases the risk of injury.
The fix
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.
Vehicles covered
- Kia Forte 2012–2015
- Kia Forte Koup 2012–2015
- Kia Optima Hybrid 2011–2013
- Kia Sorento 2012–2013
- Kia Soul 2014–2015
- Kia Sportage 2012
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 20V750000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Kia Motors America
- Reported to NHTSA
- Dec 2, 2020
- Owners notified
- Jan 25, 2021
- Vehicles or items affected
- 294,756
- Started by
- NHTSA investigation
- Built
- –
- Part
- Engine
- Maker's own recall number
- SC200
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.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Kia recall: Service brakes, hydraulic Sep 25, 2023
- Kia recall: Air bags Jan 25, 2022
- Kia recall: Air bags Jun 1, 2018
- Kia recall: Service brakes, hydraulic Dec 1, 2017
- Kia recall: Engine and engine cooling Feb 17, 2025
- Kia recall: Air bags Dec 22, 2023
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.