March 1, 2024 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 24V169000 Engine Compartment Fire from Oil Leak An oil leak in the presence of hot engine components can increase the risk of an engine compartment fire while driving. NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V169 Manufacturer Kia America, Inc. Components ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING Potential Number of Units Affected 36,248 Summary Kia America, Inc. (Kia) … Read more
February 15, 2019 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V101000 Engine Oil Leak May Cause Stall or Fire A damaged engine can increase the risk of a fire or it can cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash. NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V101 Manufacturer Kia Motors America Components ENGINE Potential Number of Units Affected 32,296 Summary Kia Motors America … Read more
NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V257 Manufacturer Kia Motors America Components HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM Potential Number of Units Affected 27,029 Clutch Actuator Oil Leak may cause Fire An electrical short can increase the risk of a fire. Summary Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2017 Kia Niro vehicles. The Hydraulic Clutch Actuator (HCA) inner oil seal may leak, … Read more
TT038 TECH TIP: Oil Leak in Rear Main Seal Area Symptom: An oil leak that appears to be in the rear main seal area. Repair: Most oil leaks on this engine are found in the top of the engine, under the intake manifold. In some cases, oil may leak from the filter housings where they … Read more