February 22, 2019 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V120000 Overheated Catalytic Converter May Damage Engine Piston damage may result in an engine stall, increasing the risk of crash. A broken connecting rod may puncture the engine block allowing engine oil to escape. The leaking oil may contact the exhaust, increasing the risk of a fire. NHTSA Campaign … Read more
NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V907 Manufacturer Kia Motors America Components FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, ENGINE Potential Number of Units Affected 71,653 High Pressure Fuel Pipe May Leak A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire. Summary Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2011-2017 Optima, 2012-2017 Sorento and 2011-2018 Sportage … Read more
NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V773 Manufacturer Kia Motors America Components SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC Potential Number of Units Affected 134,366 Brake Pedal Stopper may Deteriorate If the brake light switch plunger does not retract as it should when the brake pedal is not being pressed, the brake lights may stay illuminated preventing accurate communication to following vehicles that the vehicle … Read more
NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V608 Manufacturer Kia Motors America Components STEERING Potential Number of Units Affected 342,381 Steering Gear May Separate If the pinion gear separates, steering will be lost, increasing the risk of a crash. Summary Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2014-2016 Soul and Soul EV vehicles. The pinion plug may allow the pinion gear … Read more
NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V224 Manufacturer Kia Motors America Components ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING Potential Number of Units Affected 618,160 Bearing Wear may result in Engine Seizure Bearing wear may result in the engine seizing, increasing the risk of a crash. Summary Kia Motor Company (Kia) is recalling certain 2011-2014 Optima, 2012-2014 Sorento and 2011-2013 Sportage vehicles. Machining … Read more