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NHTSA recall 20V750000

Engine · Kia America, Inc.

December 2, 2020report date
294,756units affected
Vehicle recalltype
Details

What's wrong: An engine compartment fire can occur while driving.

Why it matters: An engine compartment fire increases the risk of injury.

The fix: 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,…

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All model years NHTSA lists

2012 Kia Forte, 2013 Kia Forte, 2014 Kia Forte, 2015 Kia Forte, 2012 Kia Forte Koup, 2013 Kia Forte Koup, 2014 Kia Forte Koup, 2015 Kia Forte Koup, 2011 Kia Optima Hybrid, 2012 Kia Optima Hybrid, 2013 Kia Optima Hybrid, 2012 Kia Sorento, 2013 Kia Sorento, 2014 Kia Soul, 2015 Kia Soul, 2012 Kia Sportage.

Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 20V750000.

Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.