KIA Sportage (2011-2012): Engine
Recall 19V101000 · Feb 15, 2019 · Kia Motors America
32,296
vehicles affected
32,296
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 19V101000
- Date
- Feb 15, 2019
- Maker
- Kia Motors America
- Units affected
- 32,296
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Engine
- Model years
- 2011-2012
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Fire
What is wrong
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2011-2012 Kia Sportage vehicles. The engine oil pan may leak and, if not addressed, the loss of oil may result in engine damage.
What can happen
A damaged engine can increase the risk of a fire or it can cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
Kia has notified owners, and dealers will replace the oil pressure switch with an improved one, free of charge. In addition, dealers will inspect the oil pan for any oil leaks, replacing it if necessary, free of charge. The recall began July 3, 2019. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC174.
Vehicles covered
1 model, 2 model years in all
Related pages
Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 19V101000?
1 model: Kia Sportage (2011-2012), about 32,296 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 19V101000?
Kia has notified owners, and dealers will replace the oil pressure switch with an improved one, free of charge. In addition, dealers will inspect the oil pan for any oil leaks, replacing it if necessary, free of charge. The recall began July 3, 2019. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's.
What can happen?
A damaged engine can increase the risk of a fire or it can cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.