NHTSA recall 21V260000
Engine And Engine Cooling · Kia America, Inc.
April 13, 2021report date
4,069units affected
Vehicle recalltype
Details
What's wrong: Affects 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.
Why it matters: A damaged engine may stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: Kia will notify owners, and dealers will replace the oil pan, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed August 16, 2021.
Affected vehicles on MotorDeets
All model years NHTSA lists
2017 Kia Forte, 2018 Kia Forte.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 21V260000.
Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.