KIA 2017 KIA FORTE Recall
Check Your Product
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Product
2017 KIA FORTE
Brand
KIA
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in NHTSA notice. Check official source for details.
Products Sold
Model Year 2017
Kia Motors America is recalling certain 2017 KIA FORTE vehicles due to engine and engine cooling:engine:oil/lubrication:pump issues. A damaged engine may stall, increasing the risk of a crash..
Summary derived from NHTSA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by NHTSA
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.
Reported concern (NHTSA)
A damaged engine may stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recommended Action
Per NHTSA guidance
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 this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) directly.
View official NHTSA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026