NHTSA Campaign 21V260000

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION:PUMP

Issued by Kia Motors America · Reported Apr 13, 2021 · 4,069 vehicles affected

What's 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.

Consequence

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.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
KIA FORTE 2017 4,069
KIA FORTE 2018 4,069

Source: NHTSA Campaign 21V260000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.