The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·19V101000·Announced 2019-02-15

Kia Recalls 2011-2012 Sportage Vehicles Due to Engine Oil Pan Leak Risk

Kia is recalling 2011-2012 Sportage vehicles because the engine oil pan may leak, potentially causing engine damage, fire, or stalling.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The source text explicitly states that the defect can increase the risk of a fire or cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash. This aligns with the rubric criterion for 'significant injury/property-damage reports' or structural vehicle defects involving fire/crash risks.

Plain-English summary

Kia Motors America is recalling certain 2011-2012 Kia Sportage vehicles. The recall addresses a defect where the engine oil pan may leak. If the leak is not addressed, the resulting loss of oil may lead to engine damage.

A damaged engine can increase the risk of a fire or cause an engine stall, which increases the risk of a crash. The recall began on July 3, 2019.

Dealers will replace the oil pressure switch with an improved one and inspect the oil pan for any oil leaks, replacing it if necessary. These repairs will be performed free of charge. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
KIA SPORTAGE
Brand
KIA
Manufacturer
Kia Motors America
Category
Vehicle — SUV
Hazard
Affected units
32,296

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • SPORTAGE

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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