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.
Kia America – Bearing Wear may result in Engine Seizure
| Report Received Date | 03/31/2017 |
| NHTSA ID | 17V224000 |
| Consequence Summary | Bearing wear may result in the engine seizing, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Corrective Action | 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. |
| Recall Code | SC147 |
| Potentially Affected | 618160 |
| Fire Risk When Parked | No |
| Do Not Drive | No |
| Recall Link | Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=17V224000) |
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