NHTSA recall 17V224000
Engine and engine cooling › Engine
KIA Optima and 2 more
Reported Mar 31, 2017618,160 vehicles affectedKia Motors AmericaMaker’s number SC147Built Aug 12, 2010 – May 15, 2014
The defect
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.
The risk
Bearing wear may result in the engine seizing, increasing the risk of a crash.
The remedy
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.