Engine And Engine Cooling:engine
NHTSA recall 17V224000 · announced March 31, 2017 · filed by Kia Motors America · 618,160 units affected
The problem
Kia Motor Company (Kia) is recalling certain 2011-2014 Optima, 2012-2014 Sorento and 2011-2013 Sportage vehicles. Machining errors during the engine manufacturing process may cause premature bearing wear within the engine.
The risk
Bearing wear may result in the engine seizing, increasing the risk of a crash.
What to do
Kia will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the engine assembly, and replace the engine if necessary, free of charge. The recall began June 20, 2017. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC147.
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.
Vehicles covered by this recall
- 2011 Kia Optima
- 2012 Kia Optima
- 2013 Kia Optima
- 2014 Kia Optima
- 2012 Kia Sorento
- 2013 Kia Sorento
- 2014 Kia Sorento
- 2011 Kia Sportage
- 2012 Kia Sportage
- 2013 Kia Sportage
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.