KIA Forte, Forte Koup, Optima Hybrid, Sorento and 2 more (2011-2015): Engine
Recall 20V750000 · Dec 2, 2020 · Kia Motors America
294,756
vehicles affected
294,756
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 20V750000
- Date
- Dec 2, 2020
- Maker
- Kia Motors America
- Units affected
- 294,756
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Engine
- Model years
- 2011-2015
- Started by
- The safety regulator
- Hazard
- Fire
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.
What can happen
An engine compartment fire increases the risk of injury.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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 covered
6 models, 16 model years in all
Related pages
Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 20V750000?
6 models: Kia Forte (2012-2015), Kia Forte Koup (2012-2015), Kia Optima Hybrid (2011-2013) and 3 more, about 294,756 vehicles in all.
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.
What can happen?
An engine compartment fire increases the risk of injury.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.