2017-2018 Kia Forte recall: pump
Kia Motors America reported this safety recall on April 13, 2021. It covers about 4,069 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 4,069
- reported
- Apr 13, 2021
- owners notified
- Aug 16, 2021
- related complaints
- 219
Engine and engine cooling: engine: oil/lubrication: pump
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- A damaged engine may stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- 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.
Recall number 21V260000
Affected vehicles
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 219 complaints about engine problems.
Questions about recall 21V260000
Is there a recall on the 2017-2018 Kia Forte pump?
Yes. Recall 21V260000, reported on April 13, 2021, covers about 4,069 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 21V260000?
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.
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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