NHTSA recall 17V224000
Engine And Engine Cooling · Kia America, Inc.
Details
What's wrong: Machining errors during the engine manufacturing process may cause premature bearing wear within the engine.
Why it matters: Bearing wear may result in the engine seizing, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: Kia will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the engine assembly, and replace the engine if necessary, free of charge. The recall began June 20, 2017.
Affected vehicles on MotorDeets
- 2011 Kia Optima
- 2011 Kia Sportage
- 2012 Kia Optima
- 2012 Kia Sorento
- 2012 Kia Sportage
- 2013 Kia Optima
- 2013 Kia Sorento
- 2013 Kia Sportage
- 2014 Kia Optima
- 2014 Kia Sorento
All model years NHTSA lists
2011 Kia Optima, 2012 Kia Optima, 2013 Kia Optima, 2014 Kia Optima, 2012 Kia Sorento, 2013 Kia Sorento, 2014 Kia Sorento, 2011 Kia Sportage, 2012 Kia Sportage, 2013 Kia Sportage.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 17V224000.
Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.