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Recall 20V750000

NHTSA safety recall campaign 20V750000. Component: ENGINE. 294,756 units potentially affected.

Remedy available
Affected Units
294,756
Affected Vehicles
16
Makes
1
Model Years
5
Campaign #
20V750000
Component
ENGINE
Report Date
Dec 2, 2020
Notification Date
Unknown
Remedy Date
Unknown
Affected Population
294,756
Manufacturer
KIA MOTORS AMERICA
Country
US
Make
KIA
Model Years
2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015

Risk Summary (Consequence)

An engine compartment fire increases the risk of injury.

Defect Summary

Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2012-2013 Sorento, 2012-2015 Forte and Forte Koup, 2011-2013 Optima Hybrid, 2014-2015 Soul, and 2012 Sportage vehicles. An engine compartment fire can occur while driving.

Remedy

Kia will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the engine compartment for fuel and/or engine oil leaks, perform an engine test and make any repairs, including engine replacement, as necessary, free of charge. In addition, Kia dealers will update the Knock Sensor Detection System (KSDS) software, free of charge. The recall began January 27, 2021. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC200.

Key Dates

Report Date
Dec 2, 2020
Owner Notification
Unknown
Remedy Available
Unknown

Affected Vehicles

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Affected Vehicles
MakeModelYearVIN Lookup
KIAFORTE2012Check VINs
KIAFORTE2013Check VINs
KIAFORTE2014Check VINs
KIAFORTE2015Check VINs
KIAFORTE KOUP2012Check VINs
KIAFORTE KOUP2013Check VINs
KIAFORTE KOUP2014Check VINs
KIAFORTE KOUP2015Check VINs
KIAOPTIMA HYBRID2011Check VINs
KIAOPTIMA HYBRID2012Check VINs
KIAOPTIMA HYBRID2013Check VINs
KIASORENTO2012Check VINs
KIASORENTO2013Check VINs
KIASOUL2014Check VINs
KIASOUL2015Check VINs
KIASPORTAGE2012Check VINs

Recalls Affecting the Same Makes

Campaigns touching KIA from other manufacturers (last 3 years)

Same-Make Recall Activity

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Same-Make Recall Activity
CampaignReport DateManufacturerComponentUnits
26V173000Mar 20, 2026KIA AMERICA, INC.SEATS568
26V135000Mar 6, 2026KIA AMERICA, INC.SEAT BELTS14,870
26V105000Feb 23, 2026KIA AMERICA, INC.SEATS85,448
26V046000Jan 26, 2026KIA AMERICA, INC.ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL42,677
25V874000Dec 17, 2025KIA AMERICA, INC.ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL5,046
25V794000Nov 17, 2025KIA AMERICA, INC.FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE250,547
25V745000Oct 30, 2025KIA AMERICA, INC.TIRES:TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE45
25V649000Sep 25, 2025KIA AMERICA, INC.ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS39,536
25V548000Aug 25, 2025KIA AMERICA, INC.ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:CRITICAL FASTENERS30
25V493000Jul 28, 2025KIA AMERICA, INC.STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS100,063

Consumer Complaints Referencing This Campaign

NHTSA complaints whose narratives mention 20V750000

Referencing Complaints

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Referencing Complaints
Complaint IDIncident DateVehicleComponentNarrative Snippet
2190642Mar 14, 20262014 KIA SOULENGINEThe contact owns a 2014 Kia Soul. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V750000 (Engine). The co…
2186696Feb 17, 20262018 KIA SOULENGINEThe contact owns a 2018 Kia Soul. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was an abnormal k…
2185644Feb 10, 20262014 KIA SOULENGINEThe contact owns a 2014 Kia Soul. The contact stated that while driving approximately 55 MPH on the Interstate, the vehi…
2173116Jan 26, 20262012 KIA SORENTOENGINEThe contact owns a 2012 Kia Sorento. The contact received notifications of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 20V750000 (Engine) an…
2173115Jan 26, 20262012 KIA SORENTOSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICThe contact owns a 2012 Kia Sorento. The contact received notifications of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 20V750000 (Engine) an…
2180558Jan 12, 20262014 KIA FORTEENGINEThe contact owns a 2014 Kia Forte. The contact stated that the vehicle was repaired under NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V7500…
2161690Nov 7, 20252012 KIA SORENTOENGINEThe contact owns a 2012 Kia Sorento. The contact stated that her son had reported that the vehicle was losing motive pow…
2146040Nov 1, 20252015 KIA SOULENGINEThe contact owns a 2015 Kia Soul. The contact stated that while the vehicle was idling or accelerating, the vehicle star…
2163143Oct 21, 20252014 KIA FORTEENGINEThe contact owns a 2014 Kia Forte. The contact stated that while attempting to start the vehicle, the vehicle failed to …
2137968Sep 19, 20252015 KIA SOULENGINEThe contact owns a 2015 Kia Soul. The contact stated that while starting the vehicle, there was a rattling sound coming …

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