A damaged engine may stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

Engine And Engine Cooling — Engine — Oil/Lubrication — Pump

Summary

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.

Actions

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.

Documents (14)

• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - SC210 - Dealer Principal Memo - Interim Notice
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - SC210 - Dealer Parts and Service Manager Memo - Interim Notice
• Miscellaneous Document - SC210 - 2017-2018 MY KIA FORTE ENGINE OIL PUMP SAFETY RECALL CAMPAIGN Q & A
• ISSUED Interim Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
• Chronology
• Recall Acknowledgement
• Defect Notice 573 Report
• Recall 573 Report - AMENDMENT 1
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)-8/12/2021
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)- 8/12/2021
• Remedy Instructions and TSB
• ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
• Miscellaneous Document - SC210 - 2017-2018 MY KIA FORTE ENGINE OIL PUMP SAFETY RECALL CAMPAIGN Q & A (Follow-up)
• Recall Quarterly Report #2, 2021-4

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