NHTSA campaign 21V260000

Kia Motors America recall 21V260000

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.

Reported 04/13/2021

What can happen

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

Repair

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.

Components

  • Engine and engine cooling: Engine: Oil/lubrication: Pump

Affected years and models

A listed year and model does not mean every vehicle in that group is recalled. Use the VIN lookup to confirm a specific vehicle.