Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:oil/lubrication:pump

NHTSA recall 21V260000 · announced April 13, 2021 · filed by Kia Motors America · 4,069 units affected

The problem

Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Forte vehicles equipped with a 2.0L Nu MPI engine. Foreign particles may stick inside the oil pump, which may cause an oil pump failure and engine damage.

The risk

A damaged engine may stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

What to do

Kia will notify owners, and dealers will replace the oil pan, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed August 16, 2021. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC210.

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

• 2017 Kia Forte
• 2018 Kia Forte

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.