NHTSA Campaign 20V750000

ENGINE

Issued by Kia Motors America · Reported Dec 2, 2020 · 294,756 vehicles affected

What's 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.

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.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
KIA FORTE 2012 294,756
KIA FORTE 2013 294,756
KIA FORTE 2014 294,756
KIA FORTE 2015 294,756
KIA FORTE KOUP 2012 294,756
KIA FORTE KOUP 2013 294,756
KIA FORTE KOUP 2014 294,756
KIA FORTE KOUP 2015 294,756
KIA OPTIMA HYBRID 2011 294,756
KIA OPTIMA HYBRID 2012 294,756
KIA OPTIMA HYBRID 2013 294,756
KIA SORENTO 2012 294,756
KIA SORENTO 2013 294,756
KIA SOUL 2014 294,756
KIA SOUL 2015 294,756
KIA SPORTAGE 2012 294,756

Source: NHTSA Campaign 20V750000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.