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.
Kia America – Foreign Particles May Cause Oil Pump to Fail
| Report Received Date | 04/13/2021 |
| NHTSA ID | 21V260000 |
| Consequence Summary | A damaged engine may stall, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Corrective Action | 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. |
| Recall Code | SC210 |
| Potentially Affected | 4069 |
| Fire Risk When Parked | No |
| Do Not Drive | No |
| Recall Link | Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=21V260000) |
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