NHTSA recall campaign
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ManufacturerKia Motors AmericaReported2021-04-13Affected4,069 vehicles
What was wrong
Defect
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Forte 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.
Risk
A damaged engine may stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
Kia will notify owners, and dealers will replace the oil pan, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed August 16, 2021. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC210.
To check whether your specific VIN is covered and to find a participating dealer, look this campaign up on NHTSA.gov →