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Kia Forte Oil Pump Failure May Damage Engine

NHTSA campaign 21V260000 · Reported Apr 13, 2021 · Kia Motors America

high How serious is it? About this label

A damaged engine may stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash. The notice does not tell owners to stop driving.

Key facts

NHTSA campaign number	21V260000
Reported to NHTSA	Apr 13, 2021
Manufacturer	Kia Motors America
Part affected	Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:oil/lubrication:pump
Vehicles covered	1 model/year combination, model years 2018
Do-not-drive advisory	No
Park-outside advisory	No
Repair	Free at any franchised dealer

What's wrong, in plain English

Some Kia Forte vehicles with a 2.0L Nu engine may have small foreign particles get stuck inside the oil pump. This can cause the oil pump to fail, and a failed oil pump can lead to engine damage.

What you should do

1. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if your vehicle is included in this recall.
2. Contact a Kia dealer, or call Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542.
3. The oil pan replacement is free of charge.

Where do I find my VIN, and what do I tell the dealer?

Your VIN is the 17-character code on the lower left of the windshield, on your registration and usually on your insurance card. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether this recall is still open on your car. When you call the dealer, say you have an open safety recall and give them NHTSA campaign number 21V260000. More in how recalls work.

Affected vehicles (1)

2018 Kia Forte

Who to contact

Kia — official Kia recall lookup

Customer service: 1-800-333-4542

Any franchised dealer for the brand can do the repair. Phone numbers are taken from manufacturer sites and recent NHTSA notices; if one has changed, the number in your own recall letter is the one to use.

The bigger picture

Kia Engine Recalls Address Oil Leaks, Damage, and Power Loss · all 6 Kia recalls in this area

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Official notice

Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION:PUMP
Summary: 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.
Safety risk: A damaged engine may stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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.

Verify your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov. Recall repairs are free of charge by law.