Recall 21V260000: 2017–2018 Kia Forte

Report received

Apr 13, 2021

Manufacturer

Kia Motors America

Potentially affected

4,069vehicles

Model years

2017–2018

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

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.

Possible consequence

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.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 2017 Kia Forte305 complaints
• 2018 Kia Forte136 complaints