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2011-2014 Kia Optima, Kia Sorento and others recall: engine

Kia Motors America reported this safety recall on March 31, 2017. It covers about 618,160 vehicles.

vehicles affected
618,160
reported
Mar 31, 2017
owners notified
Jun 20, 2017
related complaints
3,756

Engine and engine cooling: engine

What is wrong
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.
Risk
Bearing wear may result in the engine seizing, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.

Recall number 17V224000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 3,756 complaints about engine problems.

2011 Kia Optima2012 Kia Optima2013 Kia Optima2014 Kia Optima2012 Kia Sorento2013 Kia Sorento2014 Kia Sorento2011 Kia Sportage2012 Kia Sportage2013 Kia Sportage

Questions about recall 17V224000

Is there a recall on the 2011-2014 Kia Optima, Kia Sorento and others engine?

Yes. Recall 17V224000, reported on March 31, 2017, covers about 618,160 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 17V224000?

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.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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