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NHTSA 17V224000 United States

Kia Optima recall: Engine And Engine Cooling:engine

Official safety recall 17V224000 published by NHTSA.

High risk

Contact an authorised dealer of the maker. Recall repairs are free of charge.

Campaign17V224000
ComponentEngine And Engine Cooling:engine
Report date2017-03-31
ManufacturerKia Motors America
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Affected vehicles

VehicleModel yearMarket
Kia Sportage2011United States
Kia Sportage2012United States
Kia Sportage2013United States
Kia Sorento2012United States
Kia Sorento2013United States
Kia Sorento2014United States
Kia Optima2011United States
Kia Optima2012United States
Kia Optima2013United States
Kia Optima2014United States

The problem

Kia Motor Company (Kia) is recalling certain 2011-2014 Optima, 2012-2014 Sorento and 2011-2013 Sportage vehicles. Machining errors during the engine manufacturing process may cause premature bearing wear within the engine.

Bearing wear may result in the engine seizing, increasing the risk of a crash.

The official remedy

Kia will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the engine assembly, and replace the engine if necessary, free of charge. The recall began June 20, 2017. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC147.