Kia recall: Engine
What is wrong
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Optima Hybrid and Optima Plug-In Hybrid vehicles. The connecting rod bearings inside the engine may wear prematurely, which can result in engine damage.
What could happen
A damaged engine can increase the risk of a fire or it can cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Dealers will inspect the engine. If bearing damage is found, the engine will be replaced. Dealers will also install a software update containing a Knock Sensor Detection System (KSDS). Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 29, 2021. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC218.
Vehicles covered
- Kia Optima Hybrid 2017–2018
- Kia Optima Phev 2017–2018
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 21V844000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Kia Motors America
- Reported to NHTSA
- Oct 29, 2021
- Owners notified
- Nov 29, 2021
- Vehicles or items affected
- 10,731
- Started by
- NHTSA investigation
- Built
- –
- Part
- Engine
- Maker's own recall number
- SC218
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.nhtsa.gov.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Kia recall: Service brakes, hydraulic Sep 25, 2023
- Kia recall: Latches/locks/linkages Aug 24, 2023
- Kia recall: Engine Dec 2, 2020
- Kia recall: Air bags Jun 1, 2018
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.