NHTSA 20V750000Manufacturer no. SC200
Engine
- Report received by NHTSA
- December 2, 2020
- Owner notification
- January 25, 2021
- Recall initiated by
- NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
- Units potentially affected
- 294,756 (whole campaign)
- Model names in the NHTSA record
- FORTE, FORTE KOUP
Defect summary
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.
Safety risk
An engine compartment fire increases the risk of injury.
Remedy
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.
Notes in the NHTSA record
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.
Source: NHTSA recall 20V750000, filed by Kia Motors America. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov