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Kia Motors America — ENGINE

NHTSA · 20V750000 · published 2020-12-02

NHTSA campaign 20V750000

Hazard

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.

Consequence

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.

The text above is quoted verbatim from the NHTSA record. Confirm the affected units and the remedy with the manufacturer or NHTSA. Recall data may be incomplete, delayed, or superseded.

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Affected products

2011 KIA OPTIMA HYBRID
2012 KIA FORTE
2012 KIA FORTE KOUP
2012 KIA OPTIMA HYBRID
2012 KIA SPORTAGE
2012 KIA SORENTO
2013 KIA FORTE
2013 KIA OPTIMA HYBRID
2013 KIA SORENTO
2013 KIA FORTE KOUP
2014 KIA FORTE KOUP
2014 KIA FORTE
2014 KIA SOUL
2015 KIA FORTE
2015 KIA FORTE KOUP
2015 KIA SOUL