The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·21V260000·Announced 2021-04-13

Kia Recalls 2017-2018 Forte Vehicles Due to Oil Pump Defect

Kia is recalling 2017-2018 Forte vehicles with 2.0L engines because foreign particles may cause oil pump failure and engine damage.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (engine failure) that may cause the vehicle to stall, increasing the risk of a crash, which aligns with the 'Severe' criteria for structural defects or significant injury risk.

Plain-English summary

Kia Motors America is recalling certain 2017-2018 Kia Forte vehicles equipped with a 2.0L Nu MPI engine. The recall addresses a defect where foreign particles may stick inside the oil pump, potentially causing the pump to fail and resulting in engine damage.

A damaged engine may stall, which increases the risk of a crash. This recall affects 4,069 vehicles. Owner letters were mailed on August 16, 2021.

Kia will notify owners, and dealers will replace the oil pan 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 for more information.

The recalled product

Product
KIA FORTE
Brand
KIA
Manufacturer
Kia Motors America
Category
Vehicle — Engine Component
Hazard
Affected units
4,069

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)

  • FORTE

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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