NHTSA Campaign 21V260000
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION:PUMP
Filed by Kia Motors America.
NHTSA campaign 21V260000 covers 2 vehicles and concerns the engine and engine cooling:engine:oil/lubrication:pump. The repair is free.
What this recall covers
- The defect
- 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.
- The risk
- A damaged engine may stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- 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.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by 21V260000 (2)
Kia (2)
Is my car affected?
Being on this list means your year, make and model fall inside campaign 21V260000. It does not mean your individual car does: a campaign covers a range of VINs built in a specific window, and cars either side of that window are untouched.
Check the 17-character VIN from the driver-side dashboard or door jamb against NHTSA's lookup. If it is covered, the dealer must do the work free of charge, regardless of the car's age or mileage.