EngineRecall 20V-750 · Kia vehicles
Kia Motors America recall 20V-750 covers 294,756 Kia vehicles for a engine problem, reported to NHTSA on December 2, 2020. The manufacturer's latest report (2022 Q4) shows 50% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 20V750000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by an NHTSA defect investigation.
The problem
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.
The risk
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, 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.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
50%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 32,231 vehicles were listed as unreachable.
The investigation behind this recall
- Non-crash Vehicle FiresNHTSA