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DEFECT #1 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION:PUMP


Posted on: 2021-04-14
Description
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.

Consequence
A damaged engine may stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action
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.

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.  

DEFECT #2 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION:PUMP


Posted on: 2021-04-14
Description
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.

Consequence
A damaged engine may stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action
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.

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.  

DEFECT #3 - LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TRUNK LID:LATCH


Posted on: 2021-08-10
Description
Kia motors america (kia) is recalling certain 2016-2018 forte 4-door, forte koup 2-door, and 2018-2019 rio 4-door vehicles.  The trunk latch may become damaged, preventing the opening of the trunk from the inside.  As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 401, internal trunk release.

Consequence
A person inside the trunk compartment may become trapped, increasing their risk of injury.

Corrective Action
Dealers will replace the trunk latch assembly, free of charge.  Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed october 5, 2021.  Owners may contact kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542.  Kia's number for this recall is sc216.  

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.  

DEFECT #4 - LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TRUNK LID:LATCH


Posted on: 2021-08-10
Description
Kia motors america (kia) is recalling certain 2016-2018 forte 4-door, forte koup 2-door, and 2018-2019 rio 4-door vehicles.  The trunk latch may become damaged, preventing the opening of the trunk from the inside.  As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 401, internal trunk release.

Consequence
A person inside the trunk compartment may become trapped, increasing their risk of injury.

Corrective Action
Dealers will replace the trunk latch assembly, free of charge.  Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed october 5, 2021.  Owners may contact kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542.  Kia's number for this recall is sc216.  

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.  

DEFECT #5 - AIR BAGS


Posted on: 2022-01-26
Description
Kia motors america (kia) is recalling certain 2017-2019 sedona, soul, soul ev, 2017-2018 forte, and 2017 forte koup vehicles.  The air bag control unit (acu) cover may contact a memory chip on the printed circuit board and damage the electrical circuit.  Circuit damage may result in deactivated air bags that will not deploy in a crash.

Consequence
Air bags that do not deploy as intended can increase the risk of injury in a crash.

Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect the acu, and either update the software or replace the unit, as necessary.  Repairs will be performed free of charge.  Owner notification letters were mailed march 21, 2022.  Owners may contact kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542.  Kia's number for this recall is sc226.

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.  

DEFECT #6 - AIR BAGS


Posted on: 2022-01-26
Description
Kia motors america (kia) is recalling certain 2017-2019 sedona, soul, soul ev, 2017-2018 forte, and 2017 forte koup vehicles.  The air bag control unit (acu) cover may contact a memory chip on the printed circuit board and damage the electrical circuit.  Circuit damage may result in deactivated air bags that will not deploy in a crash.

Consequence
Air bags that do not deploy as intended can increase the risk of injury in a crash.

Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect the acu, and either update the software or replace the unit, as necessary.  Repairs will be performed free of charge.  Owner notification letters were mailed march 21, 2022.  Owners may contact kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542.  Kia's number for this recall is sc226.

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.  

DEFECT #7 - AIR BAGS


Posted on: 2022-01-26
Description
Kia motors america (kia) is recalling certain 2017-2019 sedona, soul, soul ev, 2017-2018 forte, and 2017 forte koup vehicles.  The air bag control unit (acu) cover may contact a memory chip on the printed circuit board and damage the electrical circuit.  Circuit damage may result in deactivated air bags that will not deploy in a crash.

Consequence
Air bags that do not deploy as intended can increase the risk of injury in a crash.

Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect the acu, and either update the software or replace the unit, as necessary.  Repairs will be performed free of charge.  Owner notification letters were mailed march 21, 2022.  Owners may contact kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542.  Kia's number for this recall is sc226.

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.  

DEFECT #8 - AIR BAGS


Posted on: 2022-01-26
Description
Kia motors america (kia) is recalling certain 2017-2019 sedona, soul, soul ev, 2017-2018 forte, and 2017 forte koup vehicles.  The air bag control unit (acu) cover may contact a memory chip on the printed circuit board and damage the electrical circuit.  Circuit damage may result in deactivated air bags that will not deploy in a crash.

Consequence
Air bags that do not deploy as intended can increase the risk of injury in a crash.

Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect the acu, and either update the software or replace the unit, as necessary.  Repairs will be performed free of charge.  Owner notification letters were mailed march 21, 2022.  Owners may contact kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542.  Kia's number for this recall is sc226.

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.  

DEFECT #9 - AIR BAGS


Posted on: 2022-01-26
Description
Kia motors america (kia) is recalling certain 2017-2019 sedona, soul, soul ev, 2017-2018 forte, and 2017 forte koup vehicles.  The air bag control unit (acu) cover may contact a memory chip on the printed circuit board and damage the electrical circuit.  Circuit damage may result in deactivated air bags that will not deploy in a crash.

Consequence
Air bags that do not deploy as intended can increase the risk of injury in a crash.

Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect the acu, and either update the software or replace the unit, as necessary.  Repairs will be performed free of charge.  Owner notification letters were mailed march 21, 2022.  Owners may contact kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542.  Kia's number for this recall is sc226.

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.  

DEFECT #10 - AIR BAGS


Posted on: 2022-01-26
Description
Kia motors america (kia) is recalling certain 2017-2019 sedona, soul, soul ev, 2017-2018 forte, and 2017 forte koup vehicles.  The air bag control unit (acu) cover may contact a memory chip on the printed circuit board and damage the electrical circuit.  Circuit damage may result in deactivated air bags that will not deploy in a crash.

Consequence
Air bags that do not deploy as intended can increase the risk of injury in a crash.

Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect the acu, and either update the software or replace the unit, as necessary.  Repairs will be performed free of charge.  Owner notification letters were mailed march 21, 2022.  Owners may contact kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542.  Kia's number for this recall is sc226.

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.  

DEFECT #11 - AIR BAGS


Posted on: 2022-01-26
Description
Kia motors america (kia) is recalling certain 2017-2019 sedona, soul, soul ev, 2017-2018 forte, and 2017 forte koup vehicles.  The air bag control unit (acu) cover may contact a memory chip on the printed circuit board and damage the electrical circuit.  Circuit damage may result in deactivated air bags that will not deploy in a crash.

Consequence
Air bags that do not deploy as intended can increase the risk of injury in a crash.

Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect the acu, and either update the software or replace the unit, as necessary.  Repairs will be performed free of charge.  Owner notification letters were mailed march 21, 2022.  Owners may contact kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542.  Kia's number for this recall is sc226.

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.  

DEFECT #12 - AIR BAGS


Posted on: 2022-01-26
Description
Kia motors america (kia) is recalling certain 2017-2019 sedona, soul, soul ev, 2017-2018 forte, and 2017 forte koup vehicles.  The air bag control unit (acu) cover may contact a memory chip on the printed circuit board and damage the electrical circuit.  Circuit damage may result in deactivated air bags that will not deploy in a crash.

Consequence
Air bags that do not deploy as intended can increase the risk of injury in a crash.

Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect the acu, and either update the software or replace the unit, as necessary.  Repairs will be performed free of charge.  Owner notification letters were mailed march 21, 2022.  Owners may contact kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542.  Kia's number for this recall is sc226.

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.  

DEFECT #13 - AIR BAGS


Posted on: 2022-01-26
Description
Kia motors america (kia) is recalling certain 2017-2019 sedona, soul, soul ev, 2017-2018 forte, and 2017 forte koup vehicles.  The air bag control unit (acu) cover may contact a memory chip on the printed circuit board and damage the electrical circuit.  Circuit damage may result in deactivated air bags that will not deploy in a crash.

Consequence
Air bags that do not deploy as intended can increase the risk of injury in a crash.

Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect the acu, and either update the software or replace the unit, as necessary.  Repairs will be performed free of charge.  Owner notification letters were mailed march 21, 2022.  Owners may contact kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542.  Kia's number for this recall is sc226.

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.  

DEFECT #14 - AIR BAGS


Posted on: 2022-01-26
Description
Kia motors america (kia) is recalling certain 2017-2019 sedona, soul, soul ev, 2017-2018 forte, and 2017 forte koup vehicles.  The air bag control unit (acu) cover may contact a memory chip on the printed circuit board and damage the electrical circuit.  Circuit damage may result in deactivated air bags that will not deploy in a crash.

Consequence
Air bags that do not deploy as intended can increase the risk of injury in a crash.

Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect the acu, and either update the software or replace the unit, as necessary.  Repairs will be performed free of charge.  Owner notification letters were mailed march 21, 2022.  Owners may contact kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542.  Kia's number for this recall is sc226.

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.