2011-2015 Kia Forte, Kia Forte Koup and others recall: engine
Kia Motors America reported this safety recall on December 2, 2020. It covers about 294,756 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 294,756
- reported
- Dec 2, 2020
- owners notified
- Jan 25, 2021
- related complaints
- 3,369
Engine
- What is wrong
- 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.
- 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.
Recall number 20V750000
Affected vehicles
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 3,369 complaints about engine problems.
2012 Kia Forte2013 Kia Forte2014 Kia Forte2015 Kia Forte2012 Kia Forte Koup2013 Kia Forte Koup2014 Kia Forte Koup2015 Kia Forte Koup2011 Kia Optima Hybrid2012 Kia Optima Hybrid2013 Kia Optima Hybrid2012 Kia Sorento
Questions about recall 20V750000
Is there a recall on the 2011-2015 Kia Forte, Kia Forte Koup and others engine?
Yes. Recall 20V750000, reported on December 2, 2020, covers about 294,756 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 20V750000?
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.
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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