Recall
Kia Forte — 21V260000
NHTSA ID
21V260000
Make
Kia
Model
Forte
Years Affected
2017
Recall Date
2021-04-13
Component
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION:PUMP
Units Affected
4,069
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
SC210
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.
Consequence
A damaged engine may stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.